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access to nutritious foods  

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  • The environment strongly influences food purchasing and consumption behaviors. The ability to obtain nutritious and affordable food is of particular importance to individuals of low socioeconomic status (SES), who must stretch limited resources to meet food and other vital needs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Access to Nutritious Foods]

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