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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.
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.
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.