USDA definition of a "food desert"

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Submitted by Tom Elliott (United States), Jan 17, 2011 19:34

Many Americans may live in a "food desert" and not even realize it! According to the USDA, one qualifies as such if he/she lives "more than one mile from a supermarket."

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/AP036/AP036fm.pdf

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The Wall Street Journal's "Monday After" Editorial [52 words]	Dan Calabria	Dec 27, 2010 19:54
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↔ ⇒ USDA definition of a "food desert" [32 words]	Tom Elliott	Jan 17, 2011 19:34