Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2015·Global

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

Warren E., Hawkesworth S., Knai C.

Food Policy

Urban Farm DB summary

A systematic review of studies quantifying urban agriculture's link to food security, dietary diversity, and nutrition finds the evidence base weak and inconsistent, showing that empirical support for its effectiveness in easing food-security challenges remains limited.