The role of foodbanks in the context of food insecurity: Experiences and eating behaviours amongst users

Hardcastle, Sarah J.; Caraher, Martin

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105208

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“…Nevertheless, an inability to eliminate food insecurity was evident 83 . These findings were supported qualitatively as food banks allowed otherwise unachievable access to food 63,90,93 . However, cultural, social, and health‐related dietary needs were often unmet, which is explained by a limited choice of food 57,65,90,91 .…”

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“…An absence of meat was reported in seven qualitative studies, 63–65,90–93 yet the one quantitative study investigating this outcome found 75% of parcels contained meat 62 . Despite energy exceeding requirements (Table 2), parcels were inadequate for meals and large families 64,90,93 . Any discrepancies between the findings are explained by the comparison with national guidelines in quantitative studies, whereas the qualitative studies reported the opinions and experiences of food bank users.…”

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“…No additional studies were identified through reference searching. Twenty‐one studies met the inclusion criteria, including 11 quantitative studies, 59,61,62,79,81–87 and 10 qualitative studies 57,63–65,88–93 …”

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“…Five studies investigated users’ perceptions regarding food bank food 63,65,90,92,93 . The remaining five studies investigated food bank users experiences, which included views on the food provided 57,64,88,89,91 .…”

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“…Whether parcels were nutritionally adequate varied across and within the quantitative and qualitative studies (Table 2; Figure 2). Cases of nutritional insufficiency were explained by qualitative reports of limited food quantity and variety 63,88,90,91 . The findings that sugar and salt exceeded requirements and FV were often insufficient, 62,63,79,81 were similarly reported qualitatively 89,93 .…”

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The nutritional quality of food parcels provided by food banks and the effectiveness of food banks at reducing food insecurity in developed countries: a mixed‐method systematic review

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Eskandari

Charlotte

et al. 2022

J Human Nutrition Diet

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Background: Research indicates that food parcels provided by food banks are nutritionally poor. Food insecurity and the use of food banks are both rising, with detrimental effects on the dietary intake and health of users. This mixedmethod systematic review aims to investigate the current nutritional adequacy of pre-packaged food parcels and whether using food banks reduces the food insecurity and improves the dietary intake of their users. Methods: A mixed-method systematic literature review, restricted to articles published from 2015, was conducted using eight electronic databases, four grey literature databases and eight relevant websites. Quantitative findings, investigating the nutritional quality of food parcels and/or their impact on dietary intake or food insecurity, were presented narratively. Qualitative findings reporting the views of food bank users regarding food from food banks underwent thematic synthesis. These independent syntheses were integrated using configurative analysis and presented narratively. Results: Of 2189 articles, 11 quantitative and 10 qualitative were included. Food parcels were inconsistent at meeting nutritional requirements and often failed to meet individual needs, including cultural and health preferences. Using food banks improved food security and dietary quality of users, allowing otherwise unachievable access to food. However, food insecurity remained, and is explained by limited food variety, quality and choice. The mixed-method findings support interventions to ensure consistent, adequate nutrition at food banks, including catering for individual needs. Conclusions: Food banks are a lifeline for those severely food insecure. However when used alone, food banks struggle to eliminate the heightened food insecurity of their users. Efforts to improve the nutritional quality of food parcels could improve the experiences and diet-related outcomes of those requiring food banks.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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The nutritional quality of food parcels provided by food banks and the effectiveness of food banks at reducing food insecurity in developed countries: a mixed‐method systematic review

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Eskandari

Charlotte

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Disparities in weight changes during the COVID‐19 pandemic‐related lockdown in youths

Koebnick

Sidell

et al. 2023

Obesity

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Objective This study evaluates whether changes in weight among school‐aged youth in California due to the COVID‐19 lockdown vary by social constructs of race/ethnicity and associated social factors. Methods Including 160,472 youth ages 5‐17 years enrolled at Kaiser Permanente Southern California, mixed effects models stratified by age group were fitted to estimate changes in distance from the median body mass index (BMI)‐for‐age from 3/2020 to 1/2021 (lockdown) compared to the same period prepandemic. Results Excess pandemic weight gain was higher among Black and Hispanic youth 5‐17 years than among white and Asian youth; this difference was most pronounced in those ages 5‐11 years. In youth 5‐11 years, the distance from the median BMI‐for‐age increased by 1.72 kg/m 2 (95% CI 1.61, 1.84) in Hispanic and 1.70 kg/m 2 (95% CI 1.47, 1.94) in Black youth during the lockdown compared to 1.16 kg/m 2 (95% CI 1.02, 1.29) in non‐Hispanic white youth. The excess weight gain was also higher in youth with fewer neighborhood parks and those with state‐subsidized health insurance. Conclusions The COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown led to a gain of excess body weight, particularly for Black and Hispanic youth; this weight gain varied by social factors associated with race and ethnicity. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Experiences and facilitators of physical activity engagement amongst colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors: the Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) trial

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Douglass,

Wilson

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Purpose This study explored colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors’ experiences of participation in a wearable intervention and the dimensions that influenced intervention engagement and physical activity behaviour change. Methods Semi-structured interviews (n= 23) were conducted with intervention participants (mean age 65.8 (SD ±7.1) and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Four main themes were identified: (i) commitment, (ii) accountability and monitoring, (iii) routine, (iv) Fitbit as health coach. Those that assigned a higher priority to PA were more likely to schedule PA and be successful in PA change. Those less successful presented more barriers to change and engaged in more incidental PA. The Fitbit acting as health coach was the active ingredient of the intervention. Conclusions Commitment evidenced through prioritising PA was the foundational dimension that influenced PA engagement. Interventions that foster commitment to PA through increasing the value and importance of PA would be worthwhile. Wearables holds great promise in PA promotion and harnessing the technique of discrepancy between behaviour and goals is likely a valuable behaviour change technique.

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The role of foodbanks in the context of food insecurity: Experiences and eating behaviours amongst users

Cited by 13 publications

References 53 publications

The nutritional quality of food parcels provided by food banks and the effectiveness of food banks at reducing food insecurity in developed countries: a mixed‐method systematic review

The nutritional quality of food parcels provided by food banks and the effectiveness of food banks at reducing food insecurity in developed countries: a mixed‐method systematic review

Disparities in weight changes during the COVID‐19 pandemic‐related lockdown in youths

Experiences and facilitators of physical activity engagement amongst colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors: the Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) trial

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