“Food deserts” are geographic areas where access to affordable, healthy food options (aka fresh fruits and veggies) is limited or nonexistent because grocery. Few of these are in New York City, however. According to the Department of Agriculture, which originated the term, two small areas on Staten. Who is affected by food deserts? Do food deserts exist? Is NYC a food desert? Do food deserts cause obesity? How do food deserts affect the economy? What is a.
