A Systematic Scoping Review to Characterize the Challenges in US Food Banks (USFB) and Pantries
Angeline Jeyakumar, Sandra Nyarko, Jamie Benedict and Holly Gatzke
2024,
A Systematic Scoping Review to Characterize the Challenges in US Food Banks (USFB) and Pantries,
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Volume 56, Issue 8, Supplement 1, August 2024, Page S24
Background
National health surveys in the US indicated a higher odds of chronic health conditions, through pathways of food insecurity, financial challenges, and poor disease management. Food assistance programs offer a unique opportunity to address the nutritional needs of participants in light of their health conditions. Characterizing the challenges and opportunities in USFB would be a first step to addressing the health needs of those food insecure.
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A Systematic Scoping Review to Characterize the Challenges in US Food Banks (USFB) and Pantries
Background
National health surveys in the US indicated a higher odds of chronic health conditions, through pathways of food insecurity, financial challenges, and poor disease management. Food assistance programs offer a unique opportunity to address the nutritional needs of participants in light of their health conditions. Characterizing the challenges and opportunities in USFB would be a first step to addressing the health needs of those food insecure.
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Angeline Jeyakumar, Sandra Nyarko, Jamie Benedict and Holly Gatzke, 2024, A Systematic Scoping Review to Characterize the Challenges in US Food Banks (USFB) and Pantries, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Volume 56, Issue 8, Supplement 1, August 2024, Page S24
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