Unique strengths and facilitators in American Indian and Alaska Native communities can help reduce food insecurity (AUDIO)

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Urban dwelling American Indian and Alaska Native older adults face multiple layers of challenges related to social determinants of health that present barriers to healthy eating. Lead author Sarah A. Stotz, PhD, MS, RDN, CDE, discusses a new study that illustrates how the social and cultural value placed on sharing and supporting one another within these communities can help improve healthy food access for these older adults.

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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