Students with Food Insecurity Are More Likely to Screen Positive for an Eating Disorder at a Large, Public University in the Midwest

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikayla R. Barry ◽  
Kendrin R. Sonneville ◽  
Cindy W. Leung
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Public University

scholarly journals No food for thought: Food insecurity is related to poor mental health and lower academic performance among students in California’s public university system

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1930-1939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanna M Martinez ◽  
Edward A Frongillo ◽  
Cindy Leung ◽  
Lorrene Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public University ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
University System ◽  
Grade Point

This study examined the relationships between food insecurity, mental health, and academic performance among college students in a California public university system ( N = 8705). Structural equation modeling was performed to examine a direct path from food insecurity to student grade point average and an indirect path through mental health, controlling for demographic characteristics. Food insecurity was related to lower student grade point average directly and indirectly through poor mental health. These findings support the need for future interventions and policy on the importance of providing students with the basic needs to succeed both academically and in the future.

Food Insecurity and Associated Health and Academic Measures Among College Students in Connecticut

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria A. Zigmont ◽  
Abigail Linsmeier ◽  
Peggy Gallup
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public University ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Diagnosis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Effective Interventions

This cross-sectional study explored the health and academic impacts of food insecurity among undergraduates at a public university. A representative campus-wide sample (n=792) found that roughly 30% of students were food insecure, based upon a single validated question about the student’s experience over the past year. Food insecure students had lower GPAs (3.09 vs. 3.25), a higher proportion had a depression diagnosis (22.4 vs. 14.3), and a higher proportion ate fewer than three servings of fruits and vegetables per day (14.4% vs. 7.3%) compared to food secure students. A marginally higher proportion of food insecure students had an anxiety diagnosis (22.8% vs. 14.3%) More research is needed to understand the extent and manifestation of food insecurity so effective interventions can be developed.

scholarly journals Assessing food insecurity prevalence and associated factors among college students enrolled in a university in the Southeast USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Wooten ◽  
Marsha Spence ◽  
Sarah Colby ◽  
Elizabeth Anderson Steeves
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public University ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University System ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Southeast Usa ◽  
Final Sample

AbstractObjectiveTo assess rates of food insecurity (FI) among college students enrolled at a large public university system across one US state and identify factors associated with experiencing FI.DesignCross-sectional online survey administered to eligible, enrolled students (n 38 614) across three campuses within the university system, with 5593 students responding (4824 final sample after applying exclusion criteria, 12·5 % response rate). FI was assessed using the US Department of Agriculture’s Adult Food Security Survey Module. Descriptive statistics were conducted to calculate FI status and identify sample characteristics. Associations between FI status and independent variables were assessed using bivariate analyses (χ2 and ANOVA tests) and multivariate logistic regression.SettingLarge public university system, Southeast USA.ParticipantsEnrolled college students (excluding freshman, <18 years of age).ResultsThirty-six per cent of students were classified as FI. After controlling for confounders, factors that were significantly associated with increased likelihood of FI included previous FI (P<0·001; OR=4·78), financial factors and self-reported grade point average ≤3·85. Seniors were significantly more likely experience FI than graduate students (P=0·004, OR=1·41). A significant relationship was not identified between FI and meal plan participation, and no differences in FI were found between graduate students and individuals with sophomore or junior standing.ConclusionsThis research identifies high rates of FI among college students enrolled in a large public university system in the Southeast USA, as well as selected factors related to FI. Programmes to assist college students experiencing FI need to be developed and tested.

scholarly journals Combatting Food Insecurity on a Mid sized Public University Campus in the Midwest

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Jenny Manry ◽  
Shala Mills ◽  
Dorothy Ochs
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Public University ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Frozen Foods ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Survey Results

Students and faculty at a rural university in Western Kansas took steps to decrease food insecurity in the campus population through the establishment of a campus garden and food pantry. Over a two-year period, the campus garden was relocated and expanded to provide easy access to faculty, staff, and students. The campus food pantry was enhanced to include cold and frozen foods and well as staple items. Survey results showed an increase in participation of both the garden and food pantry over the two-year period.

Food insecurity in California’s public university system: What are the risk factors?

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanna M. Martinez ◽  
Karen Webb ◽  
Edward A. Frongillo ◽  
Lorrene D. Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Public University ◽  
University System

scholarly journals Household food insecurity is associated with binge-eating disorder and obesity

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Rasmusson ◽  
Janet A. Lydecker ◽  
Jaime A. Coffino ◽  
Marney A. White ◽  
Carlos M. Grilo
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Binge Eating Disorder ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Household Food

scholarly journals Nutrition Considerations for Transgender Adolescents and Young Adults: Screening for Disordered Eating and Food Insecurity at a Midwestern Transgender Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1130-1130
Author(s):  
Whitney Linsenmeyer ◽  
Jamie Reed ◽  
Andrea Giedinghagen ◽  
Chris Lewis ◽  
Sarah Garwood
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Vital Sign ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Adolescent Medicine ◽  
Nutrition Screening ◽  
Saint Louis ◽  
Saint Louis University

Abstract Objectives 1) Define a nutrition screening protocol for transgender and nonbinary youth and adolescents, and 2) Identify the prevalence of disordered eating and food insecurity in transgender and nonbinary patients using multiple validated measures at a Midwestern transgender center. Methods Return patients at the Washington University in St. Louis Transgender Center at Children's Hospital were screened for disordered eating and food insecurity from 9/2019–12/2019. The screener included five sections: 1) Yes/no question regarding previous diagnosis of an eating disorder; 2) SCOFF Questionnaire; 3) Nine-Item Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Screen (NIAS); 4) Adolescent Binge Eating Disorder Questionnaire (ADO-BED); 5) Hunger Vital Sign. The completed screeners were collected weekly and scored by a registered dietitian. Positive screens for disordered eating and food insecurity were referred to adolescent medicine and case management, respectively. Results A total of 159 transgender and nonbinary adolescents and young adults completed the screener. Two major findings emerged: 1) Food insecurity was a potential concern for one in five patients. Of the n = 159 patients that completed the screener, n = 32 (20%) screened positive for food insecurity on the Hunger Vital Sign. Food insecurity and disordered eating were not mutually exclusive; over half (56%) of the patients that screened positive for food insecurity also screened positive on at least one disordered eating measure. 2) Disordered eating was a potential concern for the majority of patients. Of the 159 patients that completed the screener, n = 115 (72%) screened positive for disordered eating. Conclusions Disordered eating and food insecurity are prominent nutrition-related concerns for transgender and nonbinary adolescents and young adults. Providers working with this population may utilize a screening and referral protocol to address patient needs that may be otherwise unmet. Funding Sources This project was supported by a workload release awarded to the primary investigator through the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University.

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