Experts

Allison Karpyn

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Conversant in obesity, food policy, community nutrition, as well as the value and limitations of supermarkets, farmers markets and corner stores or bodegas.
Work includes a focus on communities where access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods is limited. These so-called food deserts are often urban or rural areas where grocery stores are not within close walking or driving distance.
Karpyn developed and lead research and evaluation efforts in education and the social sciences, particularly in low-income communities.
Featured in the movie Food Frontiers, which showcases six projects from around the United States that are increasing access to healthy food in varied ways.

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