Residents in some neighborhoods of Los Angeles live in food deserts, creating systematic barriers to healthy eating. The nonprofit organization Food Empowerment Project defines a “food desert” as a geographic area that lacks or has limited access to nutritious and affordable food, often forcing residents to rely on cheap, unhealthy fast food options. Read more...
Photo: A photo of fresh produce sold at a grocery store is pictured. Residents who live in food deserts have a harder time accessing healthy food options. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
