What Challenges Do Nurses Face in Promoting Food Justice?
Resource Limitations Many healthcare settings, particularly in underserved areas, have limited resources to support comprehensive nutritional counseling. This can make it difficult for nurses to provide the necessary support for food justice.
Systemic Barriers Structural issues such as poverty, lack of education, and inadequate housing can impede access to healthy food. Nurses must navigate these challenges while advocating for broader systemic changes to address these root causes.
Time Constraints The demanding nature of nursing often leaves little time for in-depth patient education and advocacy work. Finding a balance between immediate patient care and long-term advocacy can be challenging.
