Food Acquisition Strategies, Food Security, and Health Status among Families with Children Using Food Pantries:

摘要: Social workers working with families must consider the relationship between food insecurity and health. Low-income households often have limited options rely on acquisition strategies to stretch dollars. This study included 532 adults children who completed surveys at one of 40 pantries in 26 counties. highlights ways acquired meet their needs, what health issues were prevalent, security. Despite using multiple strategies, 74% food-insecure 80% overweight or obese. provides evidence that security should be considered when conducting assessments, testing interventions, developing policies across practice settings.