they live in so-called food deserts and lack access to real food;

他们生活在所谓的食物沙漠里，无从接触到真正的食物；

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But the prevalence of food deserts is almost certainly overstated.

但是食物沙漠的普及程度似乎夸大其辞了。

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First identified in Scotland in the 1990s, food deserts have come to epitomise urban decay.

食品沙漠首次发现于20世纪90年代的苏格兰，现已成为市区老化的缩影。

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And we're working to eliminate 'food deserts' so that folks have easy and affordable access to the foods they need right in their own neighborhoods."

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In addition, the Fresh Works Fund committed 200 million dollars to eliminate food deserts in California.

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Food deserts are defined as places where few healthy, affordable food options exist.

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One example is our work with the Food Trust to bring grocery stores with healthy food options to food deserts.

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