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| العنوان: |
The Hidden Benefits of Short Food Supply Chains: Farmers' Markets Density and Body Mass Index in Italy. |
| المؤلفون: |
Bimbo, Francesco, Bonanno, Alessandro, Nardone, Gianluca, Viscecchia, Rosaria |
| المصدر: |
International Food & Agribusiness Management Review; 2015, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-15, 15p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
FOOD supply, SUPPLY chains, BODY mass index, PREVENTION of obesity, FARMERS, AGRICULTURE |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
ITALY |
| مستخلص: |
As more farmers adopt short distribution channels, consumers may benefit from them insofar as they increase access to healthier food options. This may lead to potential societal benefits via a reduction in obesity rates. The relationship between the presence of farmers' markets and adult Italians' Body Mass Index (BMI) was assessed by applying quantile regression on a crosssectional, individual-level database, matched with regional farmers' markets density figures. Findings illustrate that for most adult Italians, a higher density of farmers' markets is associated with lower BMIs and that this relationship becomes more marked for individuals with higher BMIs facing limited supermarket access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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