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The Garden of Eden: Acknowledging the impact of race and class in efforts to decrease obesity rates

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  • Baker, E.A.
  • Kelly, C.
  • Barnidge, E.
  • Strayhorn, J.
  • Schootman, M.
  • Struthers, J.
  • Griffith, D.

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Geographic assessments indicate that the selection of produce in local supermarkets varies by both area-level income and racial composition. These differences make it particularly difficult for low-income African American families to make healthy dietary choices. The Garden of Eden produce market was created to improve access to high-quality, affordable produce fort hese communities. The Garden of Eden is housed in a church in an economically depressed African American community in St Louis, Mo, that has less access to fresh produce than surrounding communities. All staff are from the community and are paid a living wage. The market is run with an eye toward sustainability, with partners from academia, a local faith-based community organization, businesses, and community members collaborating to make all program decisions.

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  • Baker, E.A. & Kelly, C. & Barnidge, E. & Strayhorn, J. & Schootman, M. & Struthers, J. & Griffith, D., 2006. "The Garden of Eden: Acknowledging the impact of race and class in efforts to decrease obesity rates," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 96(7), pages 1170-1174.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2004.049502_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.049502
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    1. Kelly, Cheryl M. & Baker, Elizabeth A. & Brownson, Ross C. & Schootman, Mario, 2007. "Translating research into practice: Using concept mapping to determine locally relevant intervention strategies to increase physical activity," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 282-293, August.
    2. Jennifer J. Quinlan, 2013. "Foodborne Illness Incidence Rates and Food Safety Risks for Populations of Low Socioeconomic Status and Minority Race/Ethnicity: A Review of the Literature," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(8), pages 1-19, August.
    3. Brandi M. White & Kendra OoNorasak & Nadia A. Sesay & Deidra Haskins & Cayla M. Robinson, 2024. "Economic and Cultural Assessment of the DASH Eating Plan for Low-Income African Americans: An Integrative Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(11), pages 1-16, November.

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