Chambers, S. , Machray, K. and Fergie, G. (2024) Food insecurity in children and young people in Scotland. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, (doi: 10.1017/S0029665124000090) (PMID:38250796) (In Press)
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Abstract
The aim of this review was to highlight the key issues in relation to food insecurity among children and young people living in Scotland. It provides an overview of the current context of food insecurity more generally within the UK and specifically in Scotland. Food insecurity has risen in Scotland evidenced through responses to national surveys and the dramatic increase in households relying on emergency food provision. Food insecurity is highest among young people, single parent families and single men. The key drivers of food insecurity include insufficient income, welfare reform, food inflation and geo-political events. Evidence suggests that food insecurity is negatively related to sufficient nutritional intake, and the implications for physical and mental health are profound. Policy actions implemented to mitigate the impact of food insecurity on children and young people include the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, food voucher schemes, free school meals, and holiday food provision. Further evidence is required to evaluate the success of these policies in reducing or mitigating food insecurity. The review concludes by considering the ways in which a rights-based approach to food might benefit children and young people living in Scotland, and argues that wider systemic change is required.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | This work was supported by the Medical Research Council (grant numbers MC_UU_00022/1 (SC); MC_UU_00022/2 (GF)); The Chief Scientist Office (Scottish Government Health Directorates) (grant numbers SPHSU16 (SC); SPHSU17 (GF)); KM was supported by a University of Glasgow College of Medicine, Veterinary & Life Sciences Studentship (studentship number 130423-08). |
| Keywords: | Food insecurity, child, adolescent, preschool, Scotland. |
| Status: | In Press |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Fergie, Dr Gillian and Machray, Kathryn and Chambers, Dr Stephanie |
| Authors: | Chambers, S., Machray, K., and Fergie, G. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Proceedings of the Nutrition Society |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| ISSN: | 0029-6651 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1475-2719 |
| Published Online: | 22 January 2024 |
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