Global Scholars. Lesson 4. Mapping the Food Environment!

Hi everyone!

Food environments have a major influence on public health and food security in a neighborhood, but what exactly is a food environment? Your food environment is defined by the types of food you can access near you. Your home, school, and a street or two in any direction make up your food environment. Important features of your food environment are:

STEP 1. Brainstorm.
How well do you know your food environment? Before you explore, predict what you will see.

STEP 2. Research.
Take a walk or a virtual tour to explore your food environment.

STEP 3. Create. 

Use a digital tool to create our map.

Do you think the food environments in other cities will be similar to or different from ours?

And that's all folks! See you next time!! 😎