Directions: You will write and submit a 5–8-page research paper on how food deserts and transportation challenges affect the well-being of people, in lower-income neighborhoods.
The paper is a literature review and should cite at least 5 peer-reviewed sources. This is a scientific research paper and should be written using proper formal language. It should be referenced using the APA 7th edition citation style all scientific materials used in the work should be cited correctly.
How to Format:
5-8 pages double-spaced (not counting references)
Times New Roman font
1-inch margins on all sides
Title page
Reference/citation list formatted to the citation style of your choosing
Health & Illness
Define health and illness
Role it plays
Importance of health in developing children as well as adults
Define and explain food deserts
Who does this affect?
Low-income individuals and families
Minority communities, including African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American populations
Rural residents, especially those in remote or isolated areas
Elderly individuals who may have limited mobility or transportation options
Individuals with disabilities that restrict their ability to travel to grocery stores or access fresh food options
How does the lack of transportation contribute to the lack of nutritious diets within these communities?
Lack of personal transportation
Disadvantages of public transportation systems
What are the lasting effects of these food deserts on these individual’s physical and mental health?
Diabetes
Chronic stress
Anxiety
Depression, etc
What can be done about these food deserts?
Community gardens
Urban planning
Mobile markets
Or Refinement of public transportation systems
