Canadian food banks are charitable organizations that collect and distribute food to vulnerable populations. Originally, they were establish in the 1980’s recession period and were only expected to provide their services for a few months. But to date, Canadian food banks are still in action and serves approximately 860,000 individuals, 36% of which are children and adolescents, every month.
Also, it is reported that only 38% of the food banks’ products are fresh and healthy. This finding is concerning because nutrition is a major determinant of an individual’s health.
In particular, this paper explores the nutritional quality and health implications of Canadian food banks. The paper presents both views of the topic by providing studies that
Also, it is reported that only 38% of the food banks’ products are fresh and healthy. This finding is concerning because nutrition is a major determinant of an individual’s health.
In particular, this paper explores the nutritional quality and health implications of Canadian food banks. The paper presents both views of the topic by providing studies that