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A Multifaceted Approach to Address Food Insecurity in Urban Dwelling Older Adults

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Educational Objectives 1. Identify and discuss concepts of food insecurity as a social determinant of health in older adults. 2. Explain the health benefits of participation in a nutrition initiative, Healthy Meals Program, to address food insecurity among low-income older adults living in an urban food desert. 3. Describe the use of motivational interviewing and goal setting techniques for nutrition-related behavior in the management of chronic disease. 4. Summarize the lessons learned and implications for clinical practice.

Source: VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Authors: Ana F. Diallo, Katherine Falls

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3080734560

FWCI: 0.192

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Cited by: 2

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