Unorthodox food acquisition practices are increasing globally and to date, none have been
documented. This review summarizes unorthodox as well as orthodox strategies used by …

Food-insecure individuals' food acquisition practices can result in inadequate nutrition,
consumption of unsafe foods, and risky behaviors. A survey instrument was developed to …

It is well-known that consumption of nutrient-rich foods, especially fruits and vegetables, are
low among food insecure populations. While cost is an important reason for these …

Food insecurity has been associated with lower nutrient intake as well as lower intake of
fruits and vegetables. However, little is known about the association of food insecurity and …

Food insecurity affects approximately 8.4 million people in the UK, one of the worst levels in
Europe. Food insecurity is associated with poor diet quality and obesity; however, the drivers …

A conceptual framework showing the household and social implications of food insecurity
was elicited from a qualitative and quantitative study of 98 households from a …

Foodborne illness has a substantial health and economic burden on society, and most
cases are believed to be due to unsafe food handling practices at home. Several qualitative …

Issue addressed Vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by food insecurity,
resulting in heightened risk of suboptimal dietary intake. Food insecure people appear to …

This study explored how factors that influence food buying practices make it harder for food
secure and food insecure households to eat healthy. Twenty-five men and women …

Adequate nutrition is an essential determinant of health. Disadvantaged individuals within
the cities of developed countries continue to have poor health, yet the role of food insecurity …