Dowler, Elizabeth (2008) Food and health inequalities : the challenge for sustaining just consumption. Local Environment, Vol.13 (No.8). pp. 759-772. doi:10.1080/13549830802478736 ISSN 1354-9839.

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Abstract

Recent evidence on the relationship between socio-economic status, diet and health is examined in relation to inequalities and sustainable consumption, focusing on UK experiences and some elements of state response. Work on food and nutritional inequality has traditionally been located within public health, though policy usually focuses on individual agency. Contemporary demand for more sustainable patterns of (food) consumption pose potential challenges, particularly if sourcing “local” and/or organically produced food be the main response, since this strategy, itself problematic, may be more expensive and/or inaccessible. Nevertheless, emerging evidence that low-income consumers desire and aspire to sustainable, better food, healthier for the environment, local communities and themselves, is discussed, along with policy and research challenges.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Journal or Publication Title:	Local Environment
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1354-9839
Official Date:	2008
Dates:	Date Event 2008 Published
Volume:	Vol.13
Number:	No.8
Number of Pages:	14
Page Range:	pp. 759-772
DOI:	10.1080/13549830802478736
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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