Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Minnesota: A Pilot Analysis of Corner Stores

Authors

  • Karl L Larson, PhD, MCHES
  • Megan Mullaney
  • Esther Mwangi
  • Deu Xiong
  • Frances Ziegler

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.82

Keywords:

Corner Stores, Nutrition, Food Environment

Abstract

Food deserts are identified by the United States Department of Agriculture as areas where a
significant proportion of the population lack access to quality food choices. The purpose of this study was to
assess the availability of quality fruits, vegetables, dry good, and meats at corner store locations in a south-
central Minnesota county designated a food desert. Corner stores (n=22) were audited for the presence of
20 fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat meats, and whole grain dry goods. Results indicate more than three-
quarters of corner stores did not provide sufficient access to healthy foods, and were not provide sufficient
access to quality food for residents in the county.

Published

2017-07-01

How to Cite

Larson, K. L., Mullaney, M., Mwangi, E., Xiong, D., & Ziegler, F. (2017). Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Minnesota: A Pilot Analysis of Corner Stores. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(3). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.82