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Did you know Latino neighborhoods have one-third as many supermarkets as non-Latino ones?
Research indicates that adding supermarkets improves access to healthy food and boosts economic vitality in areas where families experience financial hardships, according to our new infographic on supermarkets, which is part of the new Salud America! Better Food in the Neighborhood research package on the latest science and recommendations on healthy food options for families.
Also, kids’ body weight outcomes improved when the number of chain supermarkets in their neighborhood increased.
By The Numbers
20.7
percent
of Latino kids have obesity (compared to 11.7% of white kids)
