Letter

Exploratory survey of informal vendor-sold fast food in rural South Africa

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 24 , issue 4 , 2011 , pages: 199–201

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2011.11734388

Author(s): Abb Feeley Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, , K. Kahn Health and Population Division, , R. Twine Rural Public Health and Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), , Sa Norris Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit,

Keywords: fast food , vendor , rural , nutrition transition , South Africa

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Abstract

Background: South Africa is experiencing a dramatic increase in obesity in both urban and rural areas. It is important to understand access to food better and how this influences food choice in rural environments. This study aimed to explore the nature and availability of fast foods in rural South Africa.

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