Healthy Food for All Prince Georgians: An Assessment of Access to Healthy Food in Prince George's County, Maryland
Title:
Healthy Food for All Prince Georgians: An Assessment of Access to Healthy Food in Prince George's County, Maryland
Author:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Prince George's County Planning Department
Publication Date:
11/01/2015
Source of Copies:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Number of Pages:
252
Issuu Document Name:
food_system_study
This research study is an assessment of access to healthy food in Prince George’s County. It identifies issues related to demand and supply of healthy food through surveys of food retailers, and surveys and focus group discussions with consumers. It includes research findings on areas with limited access to healthy food, food-health connection, school meals, and food insecurity in the County. Based on the study findings and national and international promising practices, policy recommendations are provided for creating a healthy, equitable, and sustainable food system that ensures every Prince Georgian has access to nutritious, affordable, sustainably grown, safe, and culturally appropriate food.
Cover page, Introduction and Executive summary
