Eating Rough: Food Sources and Acquisition Practices of Homeless Young People in Adelaide, South Australia
Description:
Objective:The aim of this study was to determine the food sources and acquisition practices used by homeless youth in Adelaide. This work is part of a larger study that aimed to examine the extent and nature of food insecurity among homeless youth.
Conclusions:Food insecurity is a salient issue for some homeless youth in Adelaide. Clarifying food acquisition practices of food-insecure homeless youth is essential for rational planning and improvement of food-related services to meet their needs. Such an understanding also underpins the development of broader public policy responses that improve individual and household skills and resources to acquire food and ensure food security. Nutrition professionals, welfare professionals and policy-makers need to work sensitively with welfare food agencies and others to improve food access and food security for homeless youth.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2006
Volume:
9
Pages:
212-218
Location:
Adelaide