Focusing on prevention rather than treatment, Obesity: Dietary and Developmental
Influences reviews and evaluates the determinants of obesity. The book uses evidence …

Substantial numbers of food pantry clients are eligible for food stamps but do not receive
them. Background characteristics of 14317 food pantry users in Los Angeles were analyzed …

Food pantries serve over 19 million Americans, yet little is known about the nutritional quality
of foods distributed in pantry bags. Foods in bags from 133 clients from 19 pantry sites were …

A survey was administered to Historically Black College or University (HBCU) students in the
southwestern region of the United States to explore if behavioral and psychosocial …

Food insecurity is an important risk factor for overweight and obesity among low-income
populations in high income countries, but has not been well-studied among people living …

Paradoxically, individuals with food insecurity have been observed to have higher rates of
obesity compared with their counterparts with food security. The factors influencing food …

Food insecurity prevalence was assessed for 189 community-dwelling older adults
participating in congregate meals, using the national CPS-FSSM survey, based on …

In the United States, the leading determinants of morbidity and mortality are rooted in
behavioral choices related to eating habits, exercise, tobacco, alcohol consumption, and …

In recent years, Food bank logistics has become a field of importance in the areas of equity
and sustainability due to the growing environmental, economic, and social concerns and …

The study reported here aimed to develop a better understanding of ethnic differences in
food choices during times of perceived food shortage. Eight focus groups were conducted …