Nutritional contributions of food pantries and other sources to the diets of rural, Midwestern food pantry users in the USA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yibin Liu ◽  
Nicole E. Desmond ◽  
Breanne N. Wright ◽  
Regan L. Bailey ◽  
Tianning Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Food Pantries ◽  
Household Food

Abstract Food pantries provide free food to individuals at nutritional risk given lack of available foods. Frequent use of food pantries is associated with higher dietary quality; however, neither the nutrient contributions of food pantries to participant diets nor their relationship with household food security are known. This cross-sectional analysis used secondary data from rural food pantry participants, including sociodemographic characteristics, household food security and 24-h recalls. Mean intakes of selected food groups and nutrients from food pantries, supermarkets, other stores and restaurants, and other were compared by one-way ANCOVA. Interaction effects of household food security with food sources were evaluated by two-way ANCOVA. About 40 % of participants’ dietary intake came from food pantries. Mean intakes of fibre (P < 0·0001), Na (P < 0·0001), fruit (P < 0·0001), grains (P < 0·0001) and oils (P < 0·0001) were higher from food pantries compared with all other sources, as were Ca (P = 0·004), vitamin D (P < 0·0001) and K (P < 0·0001) from food pantries compared with two other sources. Percentage total energy intake (%TEI) from added sugars (P < 0·0001) and saturated fat (P < 0·0001) was higher from supermarkets than most other sources. Significant interaction effects were observed between food sources and household food security for vegetables (P = 0·01), Na (P = 0·01) and %TEI from saturated fat (P = 0·004), with food-insecure participants having significantly higher intakes from food pantries and/or supermarkets compared with all other sources. Future interventions may incorporate these findings by providing education on purchasing and preparing healthy meals on limited budgets, to complement foods received from pantries, and by reducing Na in pantry environments.

scholarly journals The potential of using wild edible animals as alternative food sources among food-insecure areas in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-257
Author(s):  
Annis Catur Adi ◽  
Dini Ririn Andrias ◽  
Qonita Rachmah
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Prone Area ◽  
Alternative Food Sources

PurposeThis study aims to assess the household food security status and explore the potency of wild edible animals as a food source in the food insecurity–prone area of Bangkalan district, Madura, Indonesia.Approach/methodology/designThis cross-sectional quantitative study used a mixed-method approach. A total of 66 participants were purposively recruited. Household food security was assessed using the short version of the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module (US-HFSSM). A list of available wild edible animals was obtained from each interview using a structured questionnaire. For the qualitative study, an in-depth interview was conducted among key informants at subvillage level.FindingsWe found that 33.4 percent of households were food insecure. At least 18 kinds of wild edible animal protein consumed by the respondents were identified in the study area, which consisted of five kinds of insects, five kinds of fish, three types of birds, and two mammals. Most of the wild edible animals were rich in protein.Originality/valueWild edible animals can be promoted to support household food security. Villagers did not usually consider consuming wild edible animals as a normal practice as there were concerns about the taste and safety of eating wild animal foods. Methods of processing and cooking foods to improve the taste and safety aspects need to be explored. The information obtained from this study adds more evidence related to the potential of edible wild animals as a food alternative for households in food-insecure areas.

scholarly journals Acculturation Is Related to Diet Quality in Phoenix Preschoolers, Controlling for Food Insecurity (P04-048-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisa Gutierrez ◽  
Kimberly Fine ◽  
Meg Bruening ◽  
Corrie Whisner ◽  
Rebecca Lee
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives To examine the relationship between acculturation and diet quality of preschoolers in the Phoenix area. There is little research on how the dietary intake of preschoolers outside of the home is impacted by parental acculturation in food secure and insecure households. Methods This study was a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the SAGE (Sustainability via Active Garden Education) research project. SAGE provides education on gardening, physical activity, and nutrition to preschoolers in Phoenix, AZ. Preschoolers (Mean age 53.1 + 3.5 mos; n = 154) were recruited from early care and education centers (ECEC). Acculturation was evaluated using a parent-report validated survey on a scale of 1–5 (1 = low acculturation). Parents also reported sociodemographic variables (child sex, age, ethnicity, and family income) and household food security status (dichotomized as food secure or insecure). Meals were observed by trained research staff at the ECEC for one full day (breakfast, lunch, snack) and recorded using the Nutrition Data System for Research. Linear regressions examined the relationship between acculturation and diet quality (total kcal, fruits, vegetables, saturated fat, added sugar intake) adjusting for sociodemographics and household food security status. Results A total of 78.6% of preschoolers in this study were Hispanic. Of the 154 children, 52.6% and 47.4% were male and female, respectively. The mean acculturation score was 3.0 + 1.3 with 41.8% of the sample being food insecure. Higher acculturation was significantly associated with increased vegetable (β = 0.095, P = 0.028) and saturated fat intake (β = 1.001, P = 0.018). Acculturation trended an association with increased kcal intake (β = 47.475, P = 0.053). Conclusions Results suggest parent acculturation is associated with healthy and unhealthy eating habits in preschoolers outside of the home regardless of food security status. When evaluating diet quality of preschoolers, acculturation needs to be assessed to promote improved health behaviors, especially in relation to saturated fat and vegetable intake. Funding Sources This study was funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau and the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health.

scholarly journals Implications of Covid-19 Pandemic on Household Food Security: Experience from Sarawak, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Regina Garai Abdullah ◽  
Neilson Ilan Mersat ◽  
Swee-Kiong Wong
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Access To Food ◽  
The Way

This paper discusses how household food security is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, using examples from Sarawak, Malaysia. Food security in Sarawak was affected by the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) that was introduced to curb the spread of the Covid-19 disease. The MCO, and the subsequent phases that followed, imposed a varying degree of restrictions on movements in the country. This measure had serious repercussions on food security as it affects the distribution of food as well as how people access food. This raises questions of how secure households are in terms of food security, how do they ensure food security for their households and what are their greatest challenge in ensuring food security. This paper seeks to address those questions by examining the experiences and perceptions on food security during the pandemic based on the responses of 235 respondents. Findings indicated that most households are food secure i.e. having similar access to food as prior to MCO and have not skipped any meals. In order to achieve this, households had to resort to various measures including switching their food sources, shopping online, and going without their preferred food. Significantly, the finding shows that food security means more than just having enough food but should also incorporate elements of variety, types and quantity of food. It also shows that the greatest challenge in achieving and maintaining household food security lies in the way household cope with the changes brought, both directly and indirectly, by the pandemic.

scholarly journals DIVERSIFICATION OF INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND IMPLICATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY: PRACTICES AND LESSONS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1232-1240
Author(s):  
Cheplogoi S.K. ◽  
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Ombati J.M. ◽  
Udoto M.O ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Diversification Strategies

An estimated 690 million people worldwide are hungry denying them the fundamental human right on food. Agriculture, which ought to play a crucial role of sustaining household food security is climate sensitive, hence suffer from the effect of climate change and variability.The fundamental elements of food security which include availability, access, utilization and stability have become untenable. This paper examined the indigenous agricultural diversification strategies and their implication on household food security in Baringo County, Kenya. Descriptive survey design was used in the study. A sample of 140 households and 12 Agricultural Extension staff were selected using purposive, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaire, Focus group discussion guide and observation checklist were used to collect data. The findings indicated that a wide range of diversification strategies including knowledge and skill based, enterprise based, diet based, food sources, farming routines and storage based diversification were adopted by households.The study concluded that diversification strategies were mitigation measure against climate change and food insecurity. The study recommended the up scaling best practices of diversification to improve household food security.

scholarly journals Food Security Levels and Dietary Intake in Mexican Women from Sinaloa

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 187-187
Author(s):  
Paola Galindo-Vidales ◽  
Elia Zepeda-Gomez ◽  
Liliana Lopez-Gambino ◽  
Elena Angulo-Leyva ◽  
Monica-L Castro-Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Security Levels

Abstract Objectives We aim to compare dietary intakes among food secure and food insecure vulnerable women from Culiacan, Sinaloa. Methods Cross-sectional study design. We collected data by direct interviews from adult females. Questionnaires included socio-demographic characteristics, the Mexican Food Security Scale and a 24-h recall. Weight and height were measured, and BMI was calculated. Associations between food security levels and dietary intakes were assessed using Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables and Χ2 test for categorical variables. Data is presented as mean ± SD or median (IQR). Results One hundred and seventy five women (aged: 46.2 ± 15.9 y; BMI: 29.8 ± 6.8 k/m2), participated in this research. The prevalence of household food security (HFS) was 51%, whereas 49% of the population reported some level of household food insecurity (HFI); 26% mild insecurity, 12% moderate insecurity and 11% severe insecurity. Energy intake was 1586 kcal (1149, 2147 kcal), the percentage of energy from carbohydrates was 56%, from fat 28%, and from protein 16%. Daily intake of saturated fat did not comply with the national recommendation, saturated fat provided 11% of daily energy, monounsaturated fat 10%, and polyunsaturated fat 7%. There were no differences between groups (HFS vs. HFI) for age, BMI and energy intake; however, the HFS group had a significantly higher intake of saturated fat; 19 vs. 13 g (P = 0.006). Sugar and calcium intake were also higher in the HFS than in the HFI group, 69 vs. 51 g and 716 vs. 510 mg, respectively (P &lt; 0.05). Total fat (53 vs. 43 g), riboflavin (1.27 vs. 0.99 mg) and vitamin A (398 vs. 337 µg RE) showed a trend towards an increased intake in the HFS group (P &lt; 0.100). Food security is associated with higher intake of macro and micronutrients, although further analysis is needed to identify the main food sources of saturated fat, sugar and calcium. Conclusions Although there is a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, deficient dietary intake of micronutrients could indicate the presence of “hidden hunger” (micronutrients deficiencies) on this vulnerable population. A better understanding of the relationship between food security and dietary intake in this population, may be useful in developing successful interventions. Funding Sources UAS, CONACyT.

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