Health Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Contributing Organization(s): Community Food Security Coalition
Author(s)/Creator(s): Anne C. Bellows; Katherine Brown; Jac Smit; MCP The Urban Agriculture Network
Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Issue Areas: Energy and Environment; Health and Medicine; Poverty and Hunger
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Health professionals increasingly recognize the value of farm-and garden-scale urban agriculture. Growing food and non-food crops in and near cities contributes to healthy communities by engaging residents in work and recreation that improves individual and public well-being. This article outlines the benefits of urban agriculture with regard to nutrition, food security, exercise, mental health, and social and physical urban environments. Potential risks are reviewed. Practical recommendations for health professionals to increase the positive benefits of urban agriculture are provided.
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