Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of
packaging. Businesses are under pressure not only from consumers but also from …

The economics of human nutrition has changed greatly in recent years as researchers have
moved beyond supply and demand of specific foods and total calories to functional aspects …

In 2010, the White House announced the goal of eradicating food deserts—low-income
neighborhoods without nearby supermarkets—in seven years. The efficacy of this initiative is …

Accessing affordable and nutritious food is a challenge for many Americans. In 2015, an
estimated 12.7 percent of US census tracts were “low-income”(defined by the poverty rate or …

In three separate studies based on data from the Food Demand Survey (FooDS), which has
been conducted monthly for over three years, this paper explores heterogeneity in …

Food pantries provide groceries to millions of households in the United States every year.
Although there is research and information on many other aspects of food pantries, including …

ObjectiveTo assess produce availability, quality and price in a large sample of food stores in
low-income neighbourhoods in California. DesignCross-sectional statewide survey …

Food away from home (FAFH) is an integral part of US consumer diets, with food delivery
orders becoming more popular in recent years. However, little research has been done on …

Obesity and other diet-related health conditions have received much attention in the public
health literature over the past two decades. This study investigates the relationship between …

Large and persistent obesity disparities exist in the US by socioeconomic status (SES) and
race/ethnicity, and weight loss interventions have traditionally been less effective in these …