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Perceived Food-Related Responsibilities Among Adults Aged 60 Years and Older
Patrick J Brady1, Natoshia M Askelson2,3, Helaina Thompson2
1Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, 1300 S 2 Street Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
|October 2, 2024
Summary
Older adults perceive food responsibilities shared among individuals, government, and agribusiness. They believe personal choices matter, but systemic factors influence food safety, healthiness, and access.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Food Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Food citizenship emphasizes shared responsibilities for food systems.
- Understanding public perception of these responsibilities is crucial for policy and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore older adults' perceptions of food-related responsibilities.
- To investigate how older adults view the roles of individuals, government, and organizations in the food system.
Main Methods:
- Conducted twenty semi-structured interviews with older adults.
- Employed an exploratory qualitative research design.
Main Results:
- Older adults identified government and agribusiness as responsible for food safety and healthiness.
- Perceptions of responsibility for food availability and accessibility included government, agribusiness, and emergency food providers.
- Individuals were seen as personally responsible for accessing and choosing healthy, safe foods.
Conclusions:
- Older adults' views on food citizenship highlight a complex interplay between personal agency and systemic influences.
- Findings have implications for designing targeted food policies and programs for older populations.
- Understanding these perceptions is key to fostering a more equitable and sustainable food system.
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