Title

Understanding Food Insecurity

Authors

Maxwell Stapleton, Fontbonne UniversityFollow

Faculty Advisor

Elizabeth Cowie

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Description

Food insecurity is a widespread issue plaguing roughly 12.3% of households in the United States, which is a total of roughly 15.6 million families. It is defined as the limited or uncertain access to adequate and nutritious food. At times, it is struggling to find any food at all and wondering when your next meal will be. Food insecure areas tend to have less supermarkets and convenience stores, resulting in lower availability of healthy food options like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and more.

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Department

Family and Consumer Sciences

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Degree Program

Dietetics

Disciplines

Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Publication Date

Spring 2021

Publisher

Fontbonne University Archives

City

St. Louis, MO

Keywords

food insecurity, food deserts, health risks, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, mental health

Comments

Presented at the annual Student Academic Exhibition in spring of 2021.

Recommended Citation

Stapleton, Maxwell, "Understanding Food Insecurity" (2021). FCS Advocacy Posters. 11.
https://griffinshare.fontbonne.edu/fcs-posters-2020/11

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