This study follows 17 participants as they live on a budget representative of the average expenditure of 20% of the UK population. This group represent those on the lowest income and is designed to highlight difficulties practically and nutritionally in meeting Dietary Reference Values (DRV's). The budget of 15.97 per person is based on the National Statistics Expenditure and Food Survey 2005 and from the study the food allowance is insufficient for achieving nutritional recommendations. The study questions whether UK government benefits suffice the needs of those in need of them and the...