Table 2.
Nutritional access and requirements
| Variable | n | [IQR] or (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Meals Per Day | 2 | [1.0–3.0] |
| Median Autonomously Selected Meals Per Day | 0.45 | [0.23–1.0] |
| aParticipants who regularly access food from | ||
| Donation | 15 | (75.0%) |
| Self-Purchase | 11 | (55.0%) |
| Soup Kitchen/Food pantry | 4 | (20.0%) |
| Shelter | 3 | (15.0%) |
| Counseled to maintain a particular diet | 8 | (47.1%) |
| Reduce sugar and/or simple carbohydrates | 4 | (50.0%) |
| Reduced fats and fried foods | 2 | (25.0%) |
| Increase foods rich with iron | 1 | (12.5%) |
| Avoid foods that interact with prescriptions | 1 | (12.5%) |
aPercentages exceed 100.0% due to participants providing multiple responses