5. Alaimo, K., Packnett, E., Miles, R. A., & Kruger, D. J. (2008). Fruit and Vegetable Intake among
Urban Community Gardeners. Journal of N utrition E ducation and B ehavior,
Outcome: Urban adults who participate in community
gardens are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables
6. Health – Contemporary Practices
• Organizational Design and Innovation:
– Community Supported Agriculture, etc.
– Insurance benefits
– Market Locations
• Healthy Food from Healthy Soils
– U.S. Environmental Protection guidelines for
agriculture in brownfields
7. Health – What We Are Learning
Database of research on the benefits of
community gardens:
http://www.communitygarden.org
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