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CURRENT FOOD USAGE PATTERNS, HABITS, AND PREFERENCES OF FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS IN CENTRAL OHIO

Kuhls, Jenna Perry
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1316624056

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2011, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Allied Medical Professions.
The changing demographics of food pantry users, including an increase in children, older adults, and diverse populations, requires an examination of the needs and preferences of food pantry clients. Information relative to needs, types, and amount of food from families who rely on food pantries for foods is very important in creating a pantry that best meets the clients’ preferences. The objective of this study was to examine the current food usage patterns, habits, and preferences of food pantry clients to make recommendations for improvement in food pantry distribution. The analysis is based upon 64 interviews with food pantry clients throughout Central Ohio, conducted from February through April 2011. The threaded open-ended questionnaire was developed by experts in food pantry delivery. Data transcribed from the audio-recorded interviews were analyzed by identifying, coding, and categorizing primary patterns/themes in the data. Three themes emerged and highlight that food pantry clients report (1) a need for more food, (2) preferred having a choice in the foods they received, and (3) were appreciative of pantry services. In addition sub-themes noted that food pantry clients need toiletries and would like some nutrition education for the chronically ill family members. The findings suggest the need for food pantry distribution to allow choice and for a need to distribute more food per family member.
Kay Wolf, PhD, RD, LD (Advisor)
Diane Habash, PhD, RD, LD (Committee Member)
Jill Clutter, PhD (Committee Member)
107 p.
Nutrition
food pantry client; food preferences; food habits; food insecurity

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  • Kuhls, J. P. (2011). CURRENT FOOD USAGE PATTERNS, HABITS, AND PREFERENCES OF FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS IN CENTRAL OHIO [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1316624056

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kuhls, Jenna. CURRENT FOOD USAGE PATTERNS, HABITS, AND PREFERENCES OF FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS IN CENTRAL OHIO. 2011. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1316624056.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kuhls, Jenna. "CURRENT FOOD USAGE PATTERNS, HABITS, AND PREFERENCES OF FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS IN CENTRAL OHIO." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1316624056

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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