Food, urban farms and our survival

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Food, urban farms and our survival

via Know4LIFE's Blk Nuz Forum by Knowledge for LIFE (K4L) on 12/9/10

By Starla Muhammad

People tend to eat where it is easy and convenient to get food--regardless of the nutritional benefits--contributing to high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, certain cancers and other maladies striking Blacks at alarming rates. Studies show in poor and predominately Black neighborhoods, there is often greater access to "convenience" stores and fast food chains than to full service grocery stores.  Lack of availability and access to healthy foods, an overall food shortage and its correlation to sickness, disease and death has sparked a need for a united effort to address these critical issues. » FULL STORY