Addressing Nutrition Insecurity Through a Social Determinants of Health Framework: Training Wisconsin Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved 2026

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Authors: Christopher J. Simenz, Sarah Wright, Emily Dieringer, Jessica M. G. Olson
DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2026.a982980
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Abstract

The Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WAND) used an equity-based social determinants of health framework underpinned by the social-ecological model to train dietetics professionals statewide. Six sessions and mentorship were associated with higher self-reported participant confidence, resource navigation skills, and advocacy capacity to address nutrition security barriers, fostering multi-sector partnerships and policy action.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dietetics Nutrition and Education Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Health and Society Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Volume
37
Issue
1
Pages
404–413
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN