date:Jul 01, 2015
the opening of standalone fast-food restaurants in a specific area code of south Los Angeles. Researchers thought the reduced number of fast-food eateries would help improve the food environment, encourage healthier food choices and reduce skyrocketing obesity rates. However, the results found just the opposite: Waistlines grew faster in the areas where the zoning legislation took effect, compared to other areas of Los Angeles County that had not restrictions on fast-food restaurants.
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