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Elizabeth Fast; Julie Schumacher; Jacqueline Lanier; Jennifer Banning; Amy Bardwell; Teresa Drake; Rachel Vollmer – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2023
Food insecurity affects 11.1% of households in the United States, leaving many families susceptible to poor diet quality (Coleman-Jensen et al., 2021). Food insecurity, as defined by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, can range from a decrease in the quality, variety, or desirability of the diet to disrupted eating patterns and reduced food…
Descriptors: Program Development, Food, Hunger, Food Service
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Qamar, Zubaida; Nguyen, Tina; Taylor, Margaret – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2023
Food insecurity is a rising concern in many parts of the world. In the United States, certain populations are more vulnerable than others. One such group is college students. A 2020 report suggests roughly 39% of the 330,000 students surveyed from different colleges and universities experienced food insecurity in the last 30 days (Baker-Smith et…
Descriptors: College Students, Food, Social Media, Information Dissemination
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Richie, Sara J.; Dickrell, Karen; Jensen, Jane; Litzelman, Kristin – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2019
As our communities age, it is increasingly important to address the needs of older adults and their families. Aging-friendly community initiatives can help older adults age in place in their homes or communities and support the well-being of their families and caregivers. We developed and evaluated the demand for and practicality of a facilitation…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Well Being, Family Environment