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Impact of food based intergeneration community intervention

Fotini Tsofliou, R. Vijayakumaran, Ashley Wilson, Anthony Mills

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society

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This pilot research, conducted with fourteen adults in disadvantaged areas of Dorset, UK, explored perceptions on the importance and roles of community food garden and kitchen initiatives. Four main themes emerged from the participants' perspectives: tackling food insecurity and sustainability, utilization of climate-friendly and organic food, bridging the intergenerational gap, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.