Understanding the Impact of Food Insecurity on Eating Habits and Perceived Academic Performance among International Post-Secondary Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (9) ◽  
pp. A87
Author(s):  
M. Hanbazaza ◽  
G.D. Ball ◽  
A.P. Farmer ◽  
K. Maximova ◽  
N.D. Willows
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Post Secondary Students

scholarly journals Food Insecurity Among International Post-Secondary Students Studying on a Canadian Campus: A Qualitative Description Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Mahitab Hanbazaza ◽  
Maryam Kebbe ◽  
Arnaldo Perez ◽  
Geoff Ball ◽  
Anna P. Farmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Enrollment of international post-secondary students is increasing across Canadian campuses. International post-secondary students may experience challenges in accessing nutritious foods that meet their dietary needs and food preferences. These challenges can pose negative impacts on their health, well-being, and academic achievement. Our aim was to describe international post-secondary students’ perceptions of (1) challenges to attaining food security and (2) consequences of food insecurity on the university experience. We conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 11 international post-secondary students who had food insecurity, were enrolled at a public university in Canada, and who had requested emergency foodhampers from the on-campus food bank. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using manifest, inductive content analysis. International post-secondary students reported several logistical issues related to obtaining sufficient food, including a lack of time, limited family support, modest food preparation skills, and low knowledge about supportive services and resources. Students also faced challenges in sourcing culturally appropriate foods, including issues related to food availability, accessibility, acceptability, and affordability. Further, they perceived food insecurity to negatively influence their academic performance through compromised concentration, reduced class and exam attendance, and adverse mpactson physical, mental, and social well-being. Some students reported extreme food deprivation, resulting in hunger. Our results revealed the negative impacts that food insecurity can have on international post-secondary students. Findings underscore the imperative to minimize the occurrence of food insecurity while studying in Canada by introducing and enhancing support systems on campus and in the community to enable food security.

Polymers, plastics, & more – educating post-secondary students from different disciplines with polymer science

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimmy Lowe ◽  
John P. Canal
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Polymer Science ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Prerequisite Knowledge ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Science In Society ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Abstract Polymers are excellent materials that provide concrete examples of concepts and learning objectives covered in different post-secondary level courses. Modules focused on polymer science can be used for teaching general, organic, material and green chemistry. These modules can be tailored to build on the students' prerequisite knowledge. Science 300 is a course offered at Simon Fraser University (SFU) to non-science, post-secondary students focused on the impact of science in society. Prosthetics and Orthotics (PROR) is a diploma program offered at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Both programs have incorporated polymer science as part of the curriculum. Design of the modules illustrates polymers as an important class of materials that possess both beneficial and environmental unfriendly properties. A variety of learning strategies are incorporated within the courses to aid students with understanding polymer science.

179. Food Insecurity in Post-Secondary Students: A Systematic Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. S92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Preetha Y. Kurudiyara ◽  
Pippa Simpson ◽  
Sadhana Dharmapuri
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Post Secondary Students
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