Interventions for Increasing Access to Nutritious Food in Rural Areas

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This presentation will discuss mobile markets and their use in expanding access to fresh fruits and vegetables for older adults in rural areas. Gaining access to fruits and vegetables in rural areas remains challenging across the United States.

Lesley Clack ScD, MS

Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Health Sciences

Florida Gulf Coast University

Dr. Lesley Clack serves as the Wellness Coordinator of the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging. She is also an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Health Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University. She holds a Doctor of Science degree in Health Systems Management from Tulane University, a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from the University of Georgia. Her research expertise spans the field of aging to focus on disparities and quality of life.

Mariana Yeager BSPH

Wellness & Nutrition Consultant

Florida Gulf Coast University

Mariana currently works as a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. She received her Bachelors Degree in Public Health from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL and is currently pursing graduate education.