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ArticleEuropean journal of nutrition2025

Food insecurity amongst universal credit claimants: the benefits and nutrition study (BEANS), a cross-sectional online study.

Michelle Thomas, Peter Rose, Lisa Coneyworth, John Harvey, James Goulding, Juliet Stone, Matt Padley, Patrick O'Reilly, Simon Welham

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Michelle ThomasSchool of Biosciences, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5699-4508
Peter RoseSchool of Biosciences, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8494-0902
Lisa ConeyworthSchool of Biosciences, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7970-9474
John HarveyN/LAB, Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4188-1900
James GouldingN/LAB, Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8892-6398
Juliet StoneCentre for Research in Social Policy, Loughborough University, Room U130 Brockington Building, Loughborough, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4140-3036
Matt PadleyCentre for Research in Social Policy, Loughborough University, Room U130 Brockington Building, Loughborough, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3845-7172
Patrick O'ReillySchool of Humanities and Social Sciences, John Foster Building, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6205-2354
Simon WelhamSchool of Biosciences, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK. simon.welham@nottingham.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9409-1032

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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council BB/M008770/1
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Abstract

purposeIncreasing food insecurity (FIS) in the UK presents a major challenge to public health. Universal Credit (UC) claimants are disproportionately impacted by FIS but research on socio-demographic factors and consequent nutritional security is limited.

methodsA cross-sectional online survey (September 2021 - April 2022) assessed FIS in UC claimants (males and females, n = 328) (USDA 10 question module), dietary intake (females, n = 43; 3-4 × 24-hour dietary recalls) and coping strategies. Binary logistic regression tested sociodemographic variables influencing the odds of food insecurity. Diets ofUC were compared with national diet and nutrition survey (NDNS) participants and thematic analysis conducted for drivers and impacts of FIS.

resultsFIS was experienced by 84.8% of UC respondents (73.8% very low food security). Equivalised income <£200 week

conclusionDuring this study, dependence on UC almost guaranteed recipients would be food insecure, consuming insufficient micronutrients to support health. MIS may provide a useful benchmark to prevent food poverty.

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DietFood InsecurityFood SupplyAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutrition SurveysPovertySocioeconomic FactorsUnited KingdomYoung AdultDiet qualityFood insecurityMinimum income standardUniversal credit

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