Understanding lived experiences of navigating supermarket foodscapes of people living with obesity on a low income: the Food insecurity in people living with obesity (FIO) food project.

Douglas, Flora; Hunter, Emma; FIO Food Team

Abstract

Approximately 8 million adults and 3 million children in the UK are experiencing food insecurity in 2024. In the UK, healthier foods are three times more expensive per calorie than unhealthy foods. This limits dietary choices to a low-price, high-energy combination, which can promote weight gain. Sustainable, healthy diets should be promoted and affordable for all. The FIO Food Project's overall aim is to provide actionable evidence for policy on retail strategies to address dietary inequalities in people living with obesity and food insecurity, to support sustainable and healthier food choices in the UK food system.

Citation

DOUGLAS, F. and HUNTER, E., on behalf of the FIO Food Team. 2024. Understanding lived experiences of navigating supermarket foodscapes of people living with obesity on a low income: the Food insecurity in people living with obesity (FIO) food project. Presented at 2024 Scottish public health conference: inspiring change, 1 May 2024, Glasgow, UK.

• Presentation Conference Type: Lecture
• Conference Name: 2024 Scottish public health conference: inspiring change
• Conference Location: Glasgow, UK
• Start Date: May 1, 2024
• Deposit Date: May 16, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 16, 2024
• Keywords: Food insecurities; Food prices; Low incomes; Supermarkets; Obesity
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2339194