<P> CFS is largely determined by the overall well - being of a community including multiple economic and social factors within the food environment . The food environment refers to the many conditions that affect food choice and access . The following are examples of food environments that affect CFS . </P> <Ul> <Li> At the individual and household level one's personal values, income, and time available to prepare food, and overall capacity and resources to access and use food can greatly affect food consumption . </Li> <Li> One's social support networks such as friends and family can influence food choices and behaviours . </Li> <Li> The type of community one lives in, for example whether it is a fishing community or an agriculturally rich community can greatly impact food selection . </Li> <Li> The setting at home, work or school can also influence food options . For example, food deserts are socially - distressed neighbourhoods that contain an abundance of fast food and junk food choices and limited access to nutritious foods, making it difficult for residents in this area to purchase healthy foods . </Li> <Li> In addition sectors such as the agricultural sector, food industry, government policies and programs, and both the local and global economy can influence food consumption within a community . </Li> </Ul> <Li> At the individual and household level one's personal values, income, and time available to prepare food, and overall capacity and resources to access and use food can greatly affect food consumption . </Li> <Li> One's social support networks such as friends and family can influence food choices and behaviours . </Li>

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