Andrea Begley|Ellen Paynter|Lucy M. Butcher|Satvinder S. Dhaliwal
Examining the Association between Food Literacy and Food Insecurity
Curtin University|Curtin University|Curtin University
poor food literacy behaviours may contribute food insecurity developed countries aim research describe apparent prevalence food insecurity adults enrolment food literacy program examine relationship food insecurity range independent variables individuals attending food sensations adults program western australia may 2016 april 2018 completed preprogram questionnaire n 1433 indicating run money food past month food insecurity indicator frequency food literacy behaviours selected dietary behaviours demographic characteristics level food insecurity reported participants n 1379 405 results multiple logistic regression demonstrated behaviours related planning management shopping preparation cooking statistically independently associated food insecurity addition softsoda drink consumption education employment status born australia results salient indicate association food literacy food insecurity implications food insecure participants may respond differently food literacy programs may necessary screen people enrolling programs tailor program content include comprehensive measures evaluation determine effect impact food literacy programs different subgroups