What happens when people don’t feel in control of the food they eat? For households with low incomes, that lack of control may extend beyond what is on their plate and touch other parts of their lives. This research summary shares findings from a 2025 article in Health Education & Behavior by researchers at Tufts University and Duke University. The study explores how households with limited resources perceive their control over food, how this shapes their broader sense of autonomy in their lives, and what it means for their health and well-being.
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