Table 2.
Descriptive statistics on food access variables, New Orleans, LA, 2004-2005
| Food Access Variable | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Number of Stores a | |
| Supermarkets | 1.5 (1.3) |
| Medium Groceries | 2.0 (2.3) |
| Small Food Stores | 30.3 (27.0) |
| Convenience Stores | 11.8 (7.2) |
| General Merchandise Stores | 0.8 (0.9) |
| Fruit and Vegetable Shelf Space b | |
| Fresh Fruits | 71.2 (61.4) |
| Canned Fruits | 38.7 (30.0) |
| Frozen Fruits | 2.6 (3.8) |
| Fresh Vegetables | 107.7 (84.4) |
| Canned Vegetables | 89.0 (70.4) |
| Frozen Vegetables | 32.8 (27.5) |
| Snack Food Shelf Space b | |
| Salty Snacks | 489.7 (332.6) |
| Cookies, Crackers, and Pastries | 460.5 (328.0) |
| Candy | 401.1 (265.3) |
| Carbonated Beverages | 616.5 (453.5) |
a
Number within 2 km of census tract
b
Aggregate shelf space (meters) within 2 km of census tract