Supporting the nutrition-related health and well-being of people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage: Findings from a national survey.

Background: People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage face significantly higher rates of diet-related health inequities. This study aimed to explore barriers, opportunities and potential solutions in providing food and nutrition services to people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage from the perspective of services providers. The present study is part of a broad co-design model to improve service provision for people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.

Perceived nutrition needs of people experiencing disadvantage in utilizing support services: An Australian case study.

Individuals experiencing socio-economic disadvantage face higher rates of food insecurity and health disparities. This study explored the perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of individuals providing nutrition services, and users of these services, to identify nutrition needs and inform potential strategies for addressing diet-related health inequities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted utilizing a phenomenological approach to explore lived experiences, beliefs, and perceptions influencing nutrition-related health.

Food provision to support improved nutrition and well-being of people experiencing disadvantage - perspectives of service providers.

Objective: Diet quality is significantly impacted by social and environmental factors. People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage face inequitable barriers to accessing nutritious foods and health services, resulting in significant health disparities. This study aimed to explore the barriers faced by organisations that provide food support to people experiencing disadvantage as well as to identify potential strategies to enhance this support for improved well-being of clients.

Nutrition programmes for individuals living with disadvantage in supported residential settings: a scoping review.

Objective: Health inequities such as chronic disease are significantly higher among individuals living with disadvantage compared with the general population and many are reported to be attributable to preventable dietary risk factors. This study provides an overview of the current nutrition interventions for individuals living with extreme disadvantage, in supported residential settings, to develop insights into the development and implementation of policies and practices to promote long-term nutritional health and well-being.

Design: A scoping review searched Scopus, ProQuest, CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases using the terms 'resident', 'nutrition', 'disadvantage', 'intervention' and their synonyms, with particular emphasis on interventions in residential settings.