Dr. Kimberly N. Carr, interdisciplinary scholar and researcher, takes us deep into the realities of food apartheid, the structural inequities that create food deserts and food insecurity, particularly in communities of color. Unlike the term “food desert,” which suggests a natural phenomenon, Dr. Carr explains how these conditions are the product of policy decisions, disinvestment, and systemic racism.
We talk about the health consequences of limited access to nutritious food, from chronic disease to mental health, and how community led initiatives are challenging the status quo. Dr. Carr shares examples of grassroots success stories, the role of cultural relevance in nutrition programs, and why healthcare providers should care about what is on their patients’ plates. This episode connects the dots between public health, social justice, and economic opportunity and leaves listeners with a sense of both urgency and hope.
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