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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Home Food Environment of Older Adults Transitioning From Hospital to Home

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Pages 105-121 | Published online: 18 May 2011

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  • At the time of this research, Ucheoma O. Anyanwu was affiliated with the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. Dr. Anyanwu is currently affiliated with the United Way of Passaic County in Paterson, New Jersey.

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