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Database research record2018·United States (Sioux Falls)

Urban Gardens and Nutrition in Sioux Falls, SD

Austin Brynjulson

Open PRAIRIE (South Dakota State University)

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This research explored the role of urban gardens in Sioux Falls, SD, as a tool to combat food insecurity. It examined gardeners' experiences and how gardens affect perceptions of food security and eating behaviors. Additionally, the study investigated the nutritional quality of urban garden produce compared to store-bought equivalents, aiming to understand how urban gardens affect access to and consumption of nutritional food for the surrounding community.