What Is a Food Desert? LLUCH Dr. Gabrielle Pina Exposes the Inland Empire’s Nutritional Crisis

What exactly is a food desert, and why are so many Inland Empire families caught in one?In this episode of Inland Insight, Dr. Gabrielle Pina from Loma Linda University Children’s Health breaks down how food deserts—neighborhoods with limited access to affordable, nutritious food—are fueling a public health crisis, especially for children.We explore:The real definition of a food desertHow poor food access affects children's physical and mental healthReal-life stories from Inland Empire familiesHow fast food and convenience stores are becoming substitutes for grocery storesWhat communities can do to fix itFrom San Bernardino to parts of Riverside County, the impacts are real, and the solutions require collaboration between public health leaders, local governments, and nonprofits.🎧 Subscribe for more discussions on health, equity, and local solutions.#fooddeserts #healthequity #inlandempire #publichealth #childnutrition #lomalinda #communityhealth #gabriellepina #foodinsecurity