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Social Inequality[edit]
As previously stated, convenience foods cover a variety of food groups and numerous forms. Thus, there are a variety of healthy and unhealthy convenience foods. Research such as the 2002 study by Kimberly Morland PhD et. Al have correlated inequalities between low-income communities and an increased access to unhealthy convenience foods. Comparing low-income communities to more affluent communities, there are four times more supermarkets located in white communities than the black communities (commonly found in food deserts). As a result, the 2002 study concluded that with limited access to healthy food options in supermarkets, members with in the low-income and minority communities have unequal access. A 2010 study by Dharma E. Cortes, PhD et. Al also found a connection between consumption of unhealthy convenience food and minority communities. Limited access to healthy food options have resulted in an increase in obesity amongst members in these communities.

Many low-income families struggle buying fresh fruits and vegetables and nutritional meals for their families because of the price of the products. These communities are most often located in food deserts and fresh food is not readily available in their community. Thus, families resort to buying food that is high in fat, sugar, and salt because these highly processed options are inexpensive. These highly processed foods makeup a significant portion of unhealthy convenience foods.

Social Inequality Peer Review
I definitely think it is important to note how convenience foods tend to be cheaper than fresh foods that tend to be more healthy, which in turn make them more appealing for lower income communities. Seems like you've found some relevant articles on the matter. However, I would say lead with the connection that researchers have found between convenience foods and health issues in disadvantages communities so that it has more of a neutral tone rather than a persuasive tone. Other than that, be sure to site your sources and be careful with grammar/syntax! -- Cheesesteaklover16 (talk) 17:42, 9 October 2018 (UTC)

Peer Review Response
Thank you for the suggestions! ~