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Product

Disrupted relationships, chaos, and altered family meals in food-insecure households: Experiences of caregivers and children. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (in press).

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Adams
[email protected]
503-494-0981

Product Description:

Objective: To better understand family meal experiences of caregivers and children living in food-insecure households. Design. A qualitative method with cross-sectional sample was used. Conclusions. Understanding family meal experiences of children in food insecure households highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships and regular, positive mealtime interactions that may strengthen emotional connections in families to improve child health outcomes.

Keyword(s):

food insecurity, children, caregivers, meals, chaos

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals, Policymakers, Students

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

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