Food deserts

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-002589",
  "term": "Food deserts",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "Food deserts are defined as urban neighborhoods and rural towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food. Instead of supermarkets and grocery stores, these communities may have no food access or are served only by fast food restaurants and convenience stores that offer few healthy, affordable food options.",
  "subject": "Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry",
  "see_also": [
    "agricultural economics",
    "healthy diet",
    "grocery stores",
    "supermarkets",
    "health foods",
    "raw foods",
    "fast foods",
    "food security"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "desiertos de alimentos"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/food-deserts/"
}