ObjectiveFood insecurity increases risk of health conditions that may decrease military
readiness. The aim of the present study was to define the prevalence of food insecurity …

Background Food insecurity is standardly measured at the household level or for groups of
household members. However, food hardships may differ for individuals within households …

Background Food security status has been assessed as a representative score for
households; however, different members in the same household may perceive and report …

Background Food insecurity is a critical problem in the United States and throughout the
world. There is little published data that provides insights regarding the extent and severity …

Recently, I was in Detroit, Michigan, and visited Eastern Market, one of the oldest and largest
year-round markets in the United States. It was summer, and the stalls were overflowing with …

Background: Food insecurity is a critical variable for understanding the nutritional status of
low-income populations. However, limited research is available on the relation between …

Food insecurity is associated with negative food parenting practices that may promote child
obesity, including pressure to eat and food restriction. Less is known about the relationship …

An estimated 79 percent of households with children were food secure throughout the year
in 2011, meaning that all the household members had consistent access to adequate food …

Data from the National Health Interview Survey• In 2019–2020, 10.8% of children aged 0–17
years lived in households that experienced food insecurity during the past 30 days.• The …

Introduction Food insecurity and health disparities are disproportionate in Appalachia when
compared to other areas of the United States. Policies and funding to address food …