Several researchers have also proposed shortcomings in the current definition and framework of food deserts in the U.S. when working to lessen unhealthy food consumption, diet disparities between different communities, and food insecurity.
Different researchers highlight shortcomings in how food deserts are currently defined and managed in the U.S., especially regarding strategies to lessen unhealthy eating patterns, dietary discrepancies between different groups of people, and issues related to food scarcity.