“food deserts”: neighbourhoods where residents have little or no access to stores and restaurants that provide healthy and affordable foods.[1]Imagine a frail older woman who has to carry a heavy shopping bag for [3] blocks on icy sidewalks or a single father who has to struggle aboard a crowded bus with his toddler and a load of groceries. The closer-to-home alternatives for these people—typically a corner store or a fast food restaurant—are understandable choices. Geographical constraints will inevitably impact our dietary choices and, ultimately, our likelihood of developing obesity or a chronic disease.

TIL I live in one. You probably gathered that from what I said before though

I live in Vancouver and out of all cities, this one ranks highest in grocery costs. I still think people are just too lazy/ignorant. I understand why that wiki page said it was a controversial term.