The Nutrition Status of Women and Children Who Are Homeless
- 1 March 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Nutrition Today
- Vol. 37 (2) , 70-77
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00017285-200203000-00007
Abstract
Women and children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population, and yet there is a lack of research examining their nutrition status. This article reviews existing literature to understand better their situation and what might be effective strategies to improve their condition.Keywords
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