['To gather information from survivors on the effects that the Holocaust had on their current attitudes toward food.', 'Qualitative study: one-on-one semistructured interviews with a script shaped by a pilot study.', 'South Florida homes and community sites, including the Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial.', 'Convenience sample of 25 Holocaust survivors: 14 men, 11 women; ages 71 to 85 years.', 'Current attitudes toward food in relation to Holocaust experiences.', 'Themes and illustrative quotations from transcriptions of audiotaped interviews.', 'Food attitudes were influenced by Holocaust experiences. Five themes emerged: (1) difficulty throwing food away, even when spoiled; (2) storing excess food; (3) craving certain food(s); (4) difficulty standing in line for food; and (5) experiencing anxiety when food is not readily available. Empathy for those currently suffering from hunger was also reported.'] Do holocaust survivors report long-term effects on attitudes toward food?