Food deserts and food swamps are both areas with limited access to healthy food options, but food deserts are characterized by a lack of grocery stores, while food swamps are characterized by an overabundance of fast food and convenience stores.

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Food deserts and food swamps are both areas with limited access to healthy food options, but food deserts are characterized by a lack of grocery stores, while food swamps are characterized by an overabundance of fast food and convenience stores.
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