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News · 26 August 2026

Young people in UK cutting back on food, study finds

Young people in UK cutting back on food, study finds

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A new study has identified a significant increase in the number of individuals aged 16 to 25 within the UK who are reducing their food intake. Savanta surveyed over 4,741 individuals in this age group in June for Trussell, a charity that supports food banks. One 23-year-old shared their experience of feeling shame using a food bank.

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