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Revisiting 'How The Other Half Eats'

Jan 4, 2023
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INSIGHT

Beyond Food Deserts

  • The "food desert" argument, blaming lack of supermarkets for poor diets, is insufficient.
  • Only 10% of dietary gaps can be attributed to differences in food access.
ANECDOTE

Lattisha's Food Aspirations

  • Lattisha, a Black single mom, prioritized teaching her kids "upper middle class" eating habits.
  • She aimed to defy stereotypes associated with Black diets and class.
ANECDOTE

Teresa's Balancing Act

  • Teresa, a Mexican immigrant, wanted her son to eat both traditional and "American" foods.
  • This reflected her desire to preserve her culture while helping him assimilate.
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