From Omaha, Neb.: In the Permian Basin, residents may face challenges in maintaining a healthy diet due to limited access to fresh food. This issue can have significant consequences, including poor diets and high obesity levels.

According to the USDA, a lack of access to healthy food options is a major contributor to diet-related diseases.

Further information on this topic is available from InvestigateTV, which has explored the relationship between food access and healthier eating habits, noting that simply finding fresh food nearby is often the biggest obstacle to a healthy diet.