We all know the importance of fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet. It's no secret that entire swaths of Los Angeles have little access to fresh produce, but there are efforts to change that.
The City of Compton recently opened a farmer's market, and some are trying to address the problem by focusing on the city's youngest residents. KPCC's Deepa Fernandes reports.
What are your kid's favorite nutritious dishes? Where did you buy the ingredients, and why does he or she love the food so much?
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