The Economic Research Service has found that between 2009 and 2014, the number of fast food restaurants in U.S. counties has increased by nine percent. In some states, the number of fast food restaurants has increased more than the population rate in those areas.
To view an interactive map of the data for your location, go to:
www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-environment-atlas/go-to-the-atlas/
About Karen Blakeslee
The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.
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