Food environment dynamics research

Food environment dynamics research Dr. Terrence Thomas and Murat Cankurt, Ph.D. at North Carolina A&T State University provide guidance on the fundamentals of food environment dynamics research. The food environment, broadly defined, is a dynamic and complex system comprising several interacting components. The interaction among these components evolves over time, influenced by both external and internal factors, resulting in emergent and unpredictable outcomes. Typical components identified in the literature include the retail, social, economic, political, production, and physical environments. A significant portion of research focuses on the food choices of individuals in the context of the existing physical and commercial environments.