Absence of Malnutrition in a Population of Homeless Veterans

Austin et al conducted a study to investigate the nutritional status of homeless veterans attending a "standdown," or time when these people can rest and regain strength. Results showed that use of soup kitchens by homeless veterans had a positive effect on the quantity and quality of thei...

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Published inJournal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 96; no. 12; pp. 1283 - 1285
Main Authors AUSTIN, CATHERINE KIMM, GOODMAN, CAROLINE ELLEN, HALDEREN, LAUREL LYNN VAN
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.1996
Elsevier Science Publishers
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Adult
albumins
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
alcohol intake
Analysis
body weight
Diet
Diet Records
dietary surveys
Food and nutrition
food intake
Food Services
Food Supply
foods
height
Homeless people
Homeless Persons
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
malnutrition
Middle Aged
nutrient intake
Nutrition
nutrition assessment
Nutrition Disorders - epidemiology
Nutrition Policy
Nutrition surveys
Nutritional Status
risk assessment
Serum Albumin - analysis
Shelters
United States - epidemiology
Veterans
Weight Loss
weight losses
United States
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Summary:Austin et al conducted a study to investigate the nutritional status of homeless veterans attending a "standdown," or time when these people can rest and regain strength. Results showed that use of soup kitchens by homeless veterans had a positive effect on the quantity and quality of their diet.
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ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(96)00336-7