Food access and availability in Auki, Solomon Islands

Charis Bottcher; Steven J R Underhill; Judith Aliakbari; Sarah J Burkhart

doi:10.1080/19320248.2020.1739586

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Food access and availability in Auki, Solomon Islands

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Food access and availability in Auki, Solomon Islands

Charis Bottcher, Steven J R Underhill, Judith Aliakbari and Sarah J Burkhart

Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, Vol.16(6), pp.751-769

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2020.1739586

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Abstract

food desert

food environment

food security

Pacific Islands

Solomon Islands

triple burden of malnutrition

Our study assessed food access and availability in Auki, Solomon Islands by investigating the number, type and characteristics of food venues and characteristics of items for sale (including type, brand, price, source and quality) at one timepoint to determine feasibility for the local population to meet current guidelines. We found residents had good access to, and availability of foods from the three Pacific guidelines for a healthy lifestyle food groups, but diversity was lacking. Many fresh foods are likely seasonal suggesting there may be periods when Auki residents have greater/less access to a variety of foods, potentially impacting food security.

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Title: Food access and availability in Auki, Solomon Islands
Authors: Charis Bottcher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Steven J R Underhill (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Judith Aliakbari (Author) - Hilltop Training Institute, Solomon Islands
Sarah J Burkhart (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Publication details: Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, Vol.16(6), pp.751-769
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
Date published: 2021
DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2020.1739586
ISSN: 1932-0248
Organisation Unit: Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450978302621
Output Type: Journal article

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