Access to fresh food in vulnerable urban areas: a classification study of the favelas and formal establishments in São Paulo
ANDRÉ LUÍS DE CASTRO MOURA DUARTE,
VINICIUS PICANÇO RODRIGUES,
RAQUEL CAROLINNE FREITAS ALVES
et al.
Abstract:The environment significantly influences individuals’ food choices. Vulnerable urban areas, such as favelas, can have a decisive impact on discouraging the consumption of fresh, nutritionally rich foods. This issue is exacerbated by the urban infrastructure required to deliver fresh foods to these locations. Therefore, it is essential to understand the context of the favelas in the municipality of São Paulo in terms of the food environment and infrastructure to support the design of public policies that enhanc… Show more
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