P82: Food Security Status and Nutrition Education Interests of Food Stamp Households with Children

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. S78
Author(s):  
Jamie Benedict ◽  
Gwenn Snow ◽  
George Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Stamp ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Households With Children

scholarly journals Perceived and geographic food access and food security status among households with children

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (15) ◽  
pp. 2781-2788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoguang Ma ◽  
Angela D Liese ◽  
Bethany A Bell ◽  
Lauren Martini ◽  
James Hibbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the association of both perceived and geographic neighbourhood food access with food security status among households with children.DesignThis was a cross-sectional study in which participants’ perceptions of neighbourhood food access were assessed by a standard survey instrument, and geographic food access was evaluated by distance to the nearest supermarket. Multinomial logistic regression models were used to examine the associations.SubjectsThe Midlands Family Study included 544 households with children in eight counties in South Carolina, USA. Food security status among participants was classified into three categories: food secure (FS), food insecure (FI) and very low food security among children (VLFS-C).ResultsCompared with FS households, VLFS-C households had lower odds of reporting easy access to adequate food shopping. VLFS-C households also had lower odds of reporting neighbourhood access to affordable fruits and vegetables compared with FS households and reported worse selection of fruits and vegetables, quality of fruits and vegetables, and selection of low-fat products. FI households had lower odds of reporting fewer opportunities to purchase fast food. None of the geographic access measures was significantly associated with food security status.ConclusionsCaregivers with children who experienced hunger perceived that they had less access to healthy affordable food in their community, even though grocery stores were present. Approaches to improve perceived access to healthy affordable food should be considered as part of the overall approach to improving food security and eliminating child hunger.

FOOD SECURITY STATUS AMONG FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS IN TEXAS

2003 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
J.D. Anding ◽  
A. Kirk ◽  
A. Ressler ◽  
P. Van Laanen
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Stamp ◽  
Food Security Status

scholarly journals Higher Food Prices May Threaten Food Security Status among American Low-Income Households with Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 143 (10) ◽  
pp. 1659-1665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Sonya Jones ◽  
Christopher J. Ruhm ◽  
Margaret Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Low Income Households

scholarly journals Diet Quality and Associations with Food Security among Women Eligible for Indiana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 150 (8) ◽  
pp. 2191-2198
Author(s):  
Rebecca L Rivera ◽  
Yumin Zhang ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Melissa K Maulding ◽  
Janet A Tooze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ◽  
Supplemental Nutrition ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Usual Intake ◽  
Nutrition Assistance

ABSTRACT Background The diet quality among adults receiving nutrition education lessons through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) is currently unknown. Objectives The objectives of this study were to characterize the diet quality of Indiana SNAP-Ed-eligible women; estimate their mean usual intake of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and whole grains compared to Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommendations; and determine if these dietary outcomes differed by food security status. Methods SNAP-Ed paraprofessionals recruited participants from August 2015 to May 2016 for this secondary analysis of cross-sectional data collected as the baseline assessment for a randomized controlled trial. Participants were SNAP-Ed-eligible women aged ≥18 y interested in nutrition education lessons. Dietary outcomes were assessed by one or two 24-h dietary recalls. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2010 was used to characterize diet quality. Mean usual intake of food groups was estimated using the National Cancer Institute Method. Food security status was classified using the US Household Food Security Survey Module. Data were analyzed in October 2019. Results Mean ± SEM HEI-2010 total score was 42 ± 0.9 for the study sample. Mean ± SE usual intake of servings of fruits (0.61 ± 0.08 cups [144.32 ± 18.93 mL]), vegetables [1.4 ± 0.10 cups (331.2 ± 23.66 mL)], dairy [1.5 ± 0.11 cups (354.88 ± 26.02 mL)], and whole grains [0.48 ± 0.06 ounces (13.61 ± 1.70 g)] did not differ by food security subgroup. Mean HEI-2010 total score was significantly higher by 4.8 ± 2.0 points for the food-secure than for the food-insecure subgroup (P = 0.01). Mean HEI-2010 component scores were 1.1 ± 0.5 points higher for whole grain (P = 0.01) and 1.0 ± 0.5 points higher for dairy (P = 0.05) in the food-secure than in the food-insecure subgroup. The proportions of the study sample not meeting the DGA recommendations for food group intake were ≥85% for both food-secure and -insecure subgroups. Conclusions Indiana SNAP-Ed-eligible women reported poor diet quality, highlighting their need for nutrition interventions aiming to improve food security and diet as per DGA recommendations in low-income populations.

scholarly journals Concordance in reports of food insecurity associated with environmental factors among Latino fathers and mothers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayaka Nagao-Sato ◽  
Stephanie Druziako ◽  
Aysegul Baltaci ◽  
Alejandro Omar Peralta Reyes ◽  
Youjie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Neighborhood Safety ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Security Status

Abstract Background: Food assistance and nutrition education are strategies used to address the high prevalence of food insecurity among U.S. Latino households. Assessment of food security status is necessary to implement these strategies. However, similarities and differences in perceptions of food security status have not been reported among Latino fathers and mothers who may have different home food acquisition and preparation responsibilities. This study aimed to 1) determine demographic characteristics and/or food-related factors associated with perceptions of food security status among Latino fathers and mothers, and 2) identify those factors correlated with concordance in perceptions of food insecurity between fathers and mothers.Methods: Baseline data were used from a Latino-family, community-based program to improve paternal parenting practices and youth energy balance-related behaviors (Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables), including 106 father and mother couples. Food security was assessed with two questions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture 18-item Household Food Security Survey. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between food security and predictor variables in fathers or mothers and between couple discordant responses in food security status and predictor variables.Results: The prevalence of household food insecurity was reported by 39% of fathers and 55% of mothers. Food security status was associated with neighborhood safety (odds ratio (OR): 3.7, p < 0.05) and household income (OR: 3.2, p < 0.05) in fathers, and with neighborhood safety (OR: 4.1, p < 0.01) and home fruit and vegetable availability (OR: 5.5, p < 0.01) in mothers. Couple discordance in reporting food security status occurred in 24% of the couples and was related to higher discordance among couples where fathers reported a lower frequency of participation in nutrition education than mothers (OR: 3.4, p < 0.05) and different perceptions of home fruit and vegetable accessibility (OR: 3.1, p < 0.05).Conclusions: Among Latino fathers and/or mothers, factors associated with perceptions of food insecurity differed, possibly related to fathers versus mothers having access to information about different household aspects related to food insecurity. Nutrition education for fathers may support an improvement in couple discordance in assessment of food security.

scholarly journals Differences in reporting food insecurity and factors associated with differences among Latino fathers and mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayaka Nagao-Sato ◽  
Stephanie Druziako ◽  
Aysegul Baltaci ◽  
Alejandro Omar Peralta Reyes ◽  
Youjie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Education Participation

Abstract Background Food security status has been assessed as a representative score for households; however, different members in the same household may perceive and report food insecurity differently. A high prevalence of food insecurity has been reported among Latino households, therefore understanding differences in reporting food insecurity by Latino father-mother dyads may improve accuracy of assessment and plans to address food insecurity. This study aimed to 1) determine demographic characteristics and/or food-related factors associated with perceptions of food security status among Latino father-mother dyads, and 2) identify factors associated with discordance in perceptions of food insecurity between dyads. Methods Baseline data were used from a community-based, youth obesity prevention program among Latino families (n = 106 father-mother dyads). Food security was assessed with a 2-item food insecurity screen. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between reporting food security status and predictor variables for fathers, mothers, and dyad-discordant responses. Results Food insecurity was reported by 39% of fathers and 55% of mothers. Adjusted odds of reporting food insecurity were significantly higher for fathers perceiving their neighborhood was unsafe vs. safe (OR: 3.7, p < 0.05) and reporting lower vs. higher household income (OR: 3.2, p < 0.05). Adjusted odds of reporting food insecurity were significantly higher for mothers perceiving their neighborhood was unsafe vs. safe (OR: 4.1, p < 0.01) and reporting lower vs. higher home availability of fruit and vegetable (OR: 5.5, p < 0.01). Dyad discordance in reporting food security status occurred in 24% of the dyads. Adjusted odds of dyad discordant reports of food insecurity status were significantly higher for dyads reporting discordant responses regarding previous nutrition education (OR: 3.4, p < 0.05) and higher home fruit and vegetable accessibility (OR: 3.1, p < 0.05) compared to dyads reporting concordant responses. Among the 28 dyads who reported discordant nutrition education participation, 21 reported that fathers had never participated but mothers had participated more than once. Conclusions Differential factors were associated with reporting food security among Latino father-mother dyads. Nutrition education for fathers that improves awareness of home food supplies and a better understanding of how food accessibility influences maternal perceptions may improve dyad discordance in reporting household food security.

scholarly journals Burden and Predictors of Underweight among Preschool Orphan Children in Southern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adane Tesfaye ◽  
Andnet Tadesse Wete ◽  
Belay Negassa ◽  
Yawkal Chane ◽  
Tekle Ejajo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Security Status

ABSTRACTBackgroundUnderweight is one of the public health problems in Ethiopia. Underweight children had lower resistance to diseases, lower school performance, and poor quality of life. In Ethiopia, most of the available evidences are related to the general community children, which had different risks and severity level than orphan children. Even though under-five orphan children had a higher risk of underweight, they are the most neglected population. Therefore, the aim of the study to determine the burden and predictors of underweight among preschool orphan children in Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia.MethodA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 367 orphans from December 5, 2017 to January 30, 2018. The survey data were entered into EPi-info version 3.5.4 software and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. The burden of underweight was assessed by calculating the percentages using ENA SMART software was used for anthropometric data management using WHO standard cutoff point below-2 S.D using z-scores. All variables with a p-value of < 0.25 during bivariate logistic regression analysis were entered into a multivariate analysis to identify predictors variables independently associated with underweight at a p-value of 0.05 with 95% CI.ResultsIn this study, the burden of underweight among orphan children was 27.4%. The main predictors of underweight were sex of child (AOR = 5.29, 95% CI (2.83-9.92)), type of first complementary food (AOR = 2.47; 95% CI (1.24-4.94)), household food security (AOR = 1.98; 95% CI (1.23-3.21)) and age of child (AOR = 7.19; 95% CI (3.81-13.60)).ConclusionUnderweight is a public health problem in the study area. Sex of a child, type of first complimentary food, household food security status, and child age were the predictors of underweight. Therefore, dietary appropriate intervention, nutrition education of mothers, and increase food security status of orphan children are highly recommended.

Influence of Food Security Status and Anemia-Related Knowledge on Perceptions About 2 Nutritious Underutilized Foods Among Ghanaian Caregivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 488-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Agbemafle ◽  
Sarah L. Francis ◽  
Helen H. Jensen ◽  
Manju B. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Solanum Torvum ◽  
Nutrient Density ◽  
Palm Weevil ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Influence Of Food

Background: Nutritious underutilized foods (NUFs) significantly contribute to sustainable dietary diversity but are often unused for many reasons. Objective: We assessed the influence of food security status (FSS) and anemia-related knowledge (ARK) on perceptions about Solanum torvum (turkey berry) and Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius (palm weevil larvae) among Ghanaian caregivers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 891 caregivers (aged 20-49 years), who have children 6 to 59 months old, from Upper Manya Krobo district (Eastern region), Kumasi metropolitan (Ashanti region), Ho municipality (Volta region), La-Nkwantanang-Madina, and Ga West municipality (Greater-Accra region), Ghana. Food security status, ARK, and perceptions about the 2 NUFs were obtained using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to determine effect of FSS and ARK on perception outcomes. Results: Thirty-six percent of caregivers were food secure, while 13.9%, 28.4%, and 21.7%, respectively, were mildly, moderately, and severely food insecure. Most caregivers (62.0%) scored above 70% on ARK. High favorable perception was significantly lower for palm weevil larvae than that for turkey berry. Food secure caregivers were 4.5 times more likely to have poor favorable perceptions about palm weevil larvae than food insecure caregivers ( P = .03). However, food secure caregivers were 2.9 times more likely to have high favorable perceptions about turkey berry than food insecure caregivers ( P < .001). Caregivers’ knowledge about anemia was associated with high favorable perception about turkey berry by 3.3-fold (95% confidence interval: 2-5.5, P = .001). Conclusions: Nutrition education about turkey berry and palm weevil larvae is needed to encourage their use for promoting nutrient density of complementary and household foods.

scholarly journals Does the Food Stamp Program Affect Food Security Status and the Composition of Food Expenditures?

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (01) ◽  
pp. 21-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suwen Pan ◽  
Helen H. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Stamp ◽  
Demand System ◽  
Food Stamp Program ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Food Away From Home ◽  
Food Expenditures ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Total Food ◽  
Food Expenditure

This article considers interaction among participation in the Food Stamp Program (FSP), food security status, and the composition of food expenditures. A quadratic almost ideal demand system with a bootstrapping two-step method of estimation is applied to data from the Current Population Survey–Food Security Supplement data and used to estimate the model and account for endogeneity between the FSP participation and food insecurity. The results show that FSP participation is endogenously related with food security status and significantly affects total food expenditure and food-away-from-home expenditures.

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