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- Title
Food insecurity in the paediatric office.
- Authors
Amarthaluru, Spandana; Birken, Catherine S; van den Heuvel, Meta
- Abstract
The article discusses Food insecurity (FI), has defined as unreliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable and nutritious food. Topics include Food banks providing immediate access to nonperishable foods for individuals facing severe food deprivation; and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that paediatricians address FI at well-child visit.
- Subjects
CANADA; CHILDREN'S health; CHILDREN'S rights; COMMUNITY health services; FOOD relief; INCOME; MEDICAL offices; MEDICAL screening; NUTRITION policy; ADOLESCENT health; FOOD security
- Publication
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088), 2020, Vol 25, Issue 6, p349
- ISSN
1205-7088
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/pch/pxz172