scholarly journals Assessing Inconsistency in Home Food Supply and Association with Brain Activation for Palatable Foods Among Low-Income Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 202-202
Author(s):  
Alla Hill ◽  
Conner Wallace ◽  
Steven Fordahl ◽  
Jigna Dharod
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Brain Activation ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Mri Scans ◽  
Low Income Women ◽  
In The Beginning

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to investigate: 1) home food availability and dietary pattern in the beginning and end of the month, and; 2) brain activation for highly palatable and nutrient-dense food stimuli, among low-income women prone to food insecurity. Methods An in-depth exploratory study was conducted with low-income women receiving SNAP (n = 13) involving home food inventories, 24-h diet recalls and brain MRIs at two time points of ‘beginning’ and ‘end’ of month. Upon meeting the following main selection criteria: 1) 18 years or older; 2) no absolute and relative MRI contraindications, women provided their informed consent. Participants’ individual dates of monthly income and benefits receipt were used to define the ‘beginning of the month’ period as 1–7 days within receiving benefits and the ‘end of the month’ period starting 21–30 days following. Interviews and MRI scans were completed during these periods. Functional MRI scans were conducted to measure brain activation in response to both highly palatable and nutrient-dense food image stimuli. The study was approved by the UNC-Greensboro IRB. Frequencies, descriptives, and nonparametric statistical tests were used in analysis and results were considered statistically significant at P < 0.10. Results Comparison of home food indicated there was a significant decrease in variety of food in the end of the month period with specific reduction in fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and meat groups. Food insecurity was prevalent (69%) among participants, where one-third of the participants reported running out of food at the end of the month. In dietary pattern, mean percentage of total energy intake by carbohydrates and added sugars increased in the end of the month. For instance, 42% of total energy intake came from carbohydrates in the beginning of the month vs. 48% in the end of month. Analysis of brain MRI scan data is currently underway to investigate overall and monthly differences in sensitivity to food between beginning and end of the month. Conclusions Inconsistency in food availability is occurring in low-income households related to monthly food resources. It is possible that food insecurity affects food habits through a bio-behavioral pathway of increasing sensitivity and liking for highly palatable food to negate inconsistency in household food availability. Funding Sources UNCG internal funding.

scholarly journals Correlates of Transitions in Food Insecurity Status during the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Ethnically Diverse Households in Central Texas

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2597
Author(s):  
Kathryn M. Janda ◽  
Nalini Ranjit ◽  
Deborah Salvo ◽  
Aida Nielsen ◽  
Pablo Lemoine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Central Texas ◽  
June July

Food insecurity increased substantially in the USA during the early stages of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to identify potential sociodemographic and food access-related factors that were associated with continuing or transitioning into food insecurity in a diverse population. An electronic survey was completed by 367 households living in low-income communities in Central Texas during June–July 2020. Multinomial logistic regression models were developed to examine the associations among food insecurity transitions during COVID-19 and various sociodemographic and food access-related factors, including race/ethnicity, children in the household, loss of employment/wages, language, and issues with food availability, accessibility, affordability, and stability during the pandemic. Sociodemographic and food access-related factors associated with staying or becoming newly food insecure were similar but not identical. Having children in the household, changes in employment/wages, changing shopping location due to food availability, accessibility and/or affordability issues, issues with food availability, and stability of food supply were associated with becoming newly food insecure and staying food insecure during the pandemic. Identifying as Latino and/or Black was associated with staying food insecure during COVID-19. These findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic did not create new food insecurity disparities. Rather, the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing disparities.

scholarly journals Food Insecurity, Diet Quality, Home Food Availability, and Health Risk Behaviors Among Emerging Adults: Findings From the EAT 2010–2018 Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (9) ◽  
pp. 1422-1428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Larson ◽  
Melissa N. Laska ◽  
Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Food Literacy ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Home Food Availability

Objectives. To examine emerging adults’ experiences of food insecurity in relation to measures of diet quality, food literacy, home food availability, and health behaviors. Methods. We used EAT 2010–2018 (Eating and Activity over Time) study data on 1568 participants who completed surveys as adolescents in 2009 to 2010 and follow-up surveys in 2017 to 2018 (mean age = 22.0 ±2.0 years; 58% female). At baseline, participants were recruited from 20 urban schools in Minneapolis–St Paul, Minnesota. Food insecurity was defined by emerging adult report of both eating less than they thought they should and not eating when hungry because of lack of money. Results. The prevalence at follow up of experiencing food insecurity in the past year was 23.3% among emerging adults. Food insecurity was associated with poorer diet quality (e.g., less vegetables and whole grains, more sugar-sweetened drinks and added sugars), lower home availability of healthy foods, skipping breakfast, frequently eating at fast-food restaurants, binge eating, binge drinking, and substance use (all P < .01). Conclusions. Assistance programs and policies are needed to address food insecurity among emerging adults and should be coordinated with other services to protect health.

scholarly journals Food insecurity and patterns of dietary intake in a sample of UK adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Jackie Shinwell ◽  
Melissa Bateson ◽  
Daniel Nettle ◽  
Gillian V. Pepper
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Total Energy Intake ◽  
Metabolic Effects ◽  
Variable Time ◽  
Important Health

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the dietary-intake correlates of food insecurity in UK adults. We recruited groups of low-income participants who were classified as food insecure (n = 196) or food secure (n = 198). Participants completed up to five 24h dietary recalls. There was no difference in total energy intake by food insecurity status (βFI = −0.06, 95% CI −0.25 to 0.13). Food insecure participants consumed a less diverse diet, as evidenced by fewer distinct foods per meal (βFI = −0.27, 95% CI −0.47 to −0.07), and had more variable time gaps between meals (βFI = 0.21, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.41). These associations corresponded closely to those found in a recent U.S. study using similar measures, suggesting that the dietary intake signature of food insecurity generalizes across populations. The findings suggest that the consequences of food insecurity for weight gain and health are not due to increased energy intake. We suggest that there may be important health and metabolic effects of temporal irregularity in dietary intake, which appears to be an important component of food insecurity.

The Effect of Food Stamp Nutrition Education on the Food Insecurity of Low-income Women Participants

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather A. Eicher-Miller ◽  
April C. Mason ◽  
Angela R. Abbott ◽  
George P. McCabe ◽  
Carol J. Boushey
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Stamp ◽  
Effect Of Food ◽  
Low Income Women

scholarly journals The effect of a Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program on the food insecurity of low‐income women participants

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Ann Eicher‐Miller ◽  
April C. Mason ◽  
Angela R. Abbott ◽  
George P. McCabe ◽  
Carol J. Boushey
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Food Stamp ◽  
Nutrition Education Program ◽  
Low Income Women

The Contribution of Home Food Gardening Program to Household Food Security in Indonesia: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 795-809
Author(s):  
Haji Saediman ◽  
Abdul Gafaruddin ◽  
Hidrawati Hidrawati ◽  
Idrus Salam ◽  
Almira Ulimaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Home Gardens ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Food Gardening

Home gardens are an essential component of the local food system and family farming worldwide. In Indonesia, a home food gardening program was initiated in the early 2010s to optimally utilize home yards for improving the adequacy of food consumption and nutrition intake of households. In the present challenging situation of Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a growing interest in home gardens to help mitigate food insecurity caused by food supply chain disruptions and the emergence of physical and economic barriers that limit access to food. This paper is a review of pertinent literature to find out the characteristics of home gardens and home gardening program in Indonesia and then examine their contribution to each pillar of food security: availability, access, utilization, and stability. The experiences of home gardens worldwide are reviewed to understand the global context of home gardens and food security. Literature reviews found a positive impact of home gardening program on food availability, access, and utilization. However, improving food stability through a home food gardening program is still a challenging task. This finding implies that the positive contribution of the home food gardening program to household food security is largely limited to the program period. Nevertheless, the program is still an important strategy to address food insecurity and nutrition deficiency of low-income households. Future research should assess factors affecting the sustainability of the program to derive viable models applicable in diverse circumstances. There is a need for research to assess the value and importance of home gardens as a coping strategy to reduce vulnerability and food insecurity in the present global Covid-19 pandemic.

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