Food insecurity among Asian Americans: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Food insecurity is prevalent in the U.S. and is associated with deleterious health, behavioral, and social consequences. Food insecurity is currently addressed largely through public and private food assistance programs (e.g., the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program, and food pantries). A body of research has explored racial and ethnic disparities and differences in food insecurity and coping strategies. However, limited literature has explored these experiences among Asian Americans and Asian origin groups in the United States.

Objective

The aim of this review is to establish what is known about the experience of food insecurity and nutrition program participation in the Asian American population and among Asian origin groups and to suggest further resea

SUBMITTER: Ro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10317216 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature