An urban area where people have little or no easy access to nutritious food without traveling long distances is called a(n)____.

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A food desert is an urban area where people have little or no easy access to nutritious food without traveling long distances. Option A, rural food oasis, does not fit the definition provided. Option B, urban food oasis, involves an abundance of access to healthy food options, which is the opposite of the definition provided. Option C, food island, is not a commonly used term in the context of food insecurity, and its definition may vary depending on the context. Option E, food bank, refers to an organization or facility that collects and distributes food to those in need, which is not necessarily related to the lack of access to nutritious food in an area.

An Urban Area Where People Have Little or No Easy