Investigating the association between urban agriculture and food security, dietary diversity, and nutritional status: A systematic literature review

Emily Warren, Sophie Hawkesworth and Cécile Knai

Food Policy, 2015, vol. 53, issue C, 54-66

Abstract: This literature review seeks to examine the evidence for the association between urban agriculture (UA) and food security, dietary diversity, and nutritional status and clarify the evidence base for its effectiveness at ameliorating some food security challenges faced by urban residents.

Keywords: Urban agriculture; Dietary diversity; Food security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2015.03.004

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