Which types of family are at risk of food poverty in the UK? A relative deprivation approach

摘要: Not enough is known in the UK about how economic phenomena and policy changes have impacted families’ ability to feed themselves. This article employs a novel way of identifying types families at risk food poverty over time. Applying relative deprivation approach, it asks what counts as socially acceptable diet that meets needs for health social participation much this costs. Comparing actual expenditure by different family types, between 2005 2013, identifies which are spending less than expected may be poverty. The analysis finds proportion has increased time most lone parents large particular. discussion considers findings light changing contexts implications responses defined measured.