title: Access to healthier food retailers - United States, 2011.
abstract: According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, persons in the United States aged ≥2 years should increase their intake of certain nutrient-rich foods, including fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contribute important nutrients that are underconsumed in the United States. Higher intake of fruits and vegetables might reduce the risk for many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. In addition, replacing high-calorie foods with fruits and vegetables can aid in weight management. However, most persons in the United States do not consume the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables and other healthier food groups (e.g., whole grains or fat-free or low-fat dairy foods).
authors.forename: Kirsten A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Grimm
authors.forename: Latetia V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Kelley S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Scanlon
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003611:Dairy Products / Q000600:supply & distribution; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000032:analysis; D002523:Edible Grain / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005523:Food Supply / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005638:Fruit / Q000600:supply & distribution; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D064167:Recommended Dietary Allowances; D012111:Residence Characteristics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States; D014675:Vegetables / Q000600:supply & distribution
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats