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Importance of Topic to Practice
Dietitians in all areas of practice play an important role in supporting efforts to reduce health inequities, enabling just and equitable access to food, and addressing income-related household food insecurity (1). The systemic barriers impacting the choice to meet nutritional needs affect individual nutritional status, social needs, and therefore the health of the population. Understanding food insecurity is important at the individual level to work