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Entz, Meghan, Joyce Slater, and Annette Aurélie Desmarais. "Student food insecurity at the University of Manitoba." Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l'alimentation 4, no. 1 (May 26, 2017): 139–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v4i1.204.
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While rates of food insecurity among various sectors of Canadian population are well documented, food security among post-secondary students as a particularly vulnerable population has emerged in recent years as an area of research. Based on a survey of 548 students in the 2015/16 school year, this article examines the extent of food insecurity among a population of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Manitoba. Our study reveals that 35.3% of survey respondents face food insecurity. 23.5% of these students experience moderate food insecurity, while 11.8% are severely food insecurity. Using chi-square tests and regression analysis, we compare these rates with various demographic indicators to assess which students are at greater risk of food insecurity, factors contributing to food insecurity, and its effect on their student experience, their health and their lives in general. In contemplating funding for post-secondary institutions and increases in tuition fees, provincial governments need to consider how this will affect student food security
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Wood, Lana Mariko. "Empty shelves: How your academic library can address food insecurity." College & Research Libraries News 81, no. 7 (July 8, 2020): 322. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.81.7.322.
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Researchers have only recently begun looking at food insecurity on college campuses. Food insecurity is characterized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as limited or uncertain access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods or the ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways due to limited financial resources. Harmony Reppond illustrates this point when writing, “food insecurity for college students can mean running out of food between paychecks, attending campus events in search of food, reducing food intake, purchasing minimally nutritious food that costs less, skipping meals, and deciding between paying for textbooks or food.” Food insecurity is often an invisible condition because of the stigma associated with hunger and poverty. However, the extent and severity of food insecurity on college campuses is alarming. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a literature review and found that college student food insecurity rates exceeded 30% in the majority of published studies. The Hope Center at Temple University conducts an annual survey on student basic needs, which originally covered food and housing insecurity, and has since been expanded to include transportation, childcare, stress, and mental health. Over the last five years this survey has been completed by more than 330,000 students attending 411 colleges and universities, and the Hope Center has found that on average over the last five years 39% of respondents reported being food insecure in the prior 30 days. The rise of student food insecurity is linked to a decrease in public funding for higher education, which in turn has caused a steep increase in tuition rates, combined with more low-income students entering college.
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White, Stacey Swearingen. "Student food insecurity and the social equity pillar of campus sustainability." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 21, no. 5 (May 22, 2020): 861–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-06-2019-0207.
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Purpose College and university campuses serve as a vital test bed for sustainability solutions of various types. To date, though, campus sustainability efforts have focused more on the environmental and economic aspects of sustainability, with less attention to its social aspects. This paper aims to draw on a study of student food insecurity to consider how sustainability’s three pillars might be more holistically engaged. Design/methodology/approach First, the paper reviews the literature on-campus food sustainability and student food insecurity to propose a preliminary characterization of sustainable food. Second, data from a study of food insecurity among students at a major research university are presented. The survey data measure the degree and attributes of food insecurity among undergraduate and graduate students. The focus group and interview data provide a detailed understanding of students’ experience with food insecurity, particularly with regard to how that experience resonates with the characteristics of sustainable food. Finally, the paper suggests that the systems thinking approach may be the best way to engage the social pillar of sustainability. Findings Food insecurity is prevalent among university students. These students find affordability and nutrition to be the most important characteristics of the diets they desire to have. The ability to access such foods conveniently is also important, whereas the sourcing of foods is not resonant. Research limitations/implications This is a study of a single campus in the USA. Findings may be different on campuses that have different demographics and other characteristics. Originality/value Campus sustainability efforts must fully engage the social aspects of sustainability. This paper uses the example of food and food insecurity to show how and why this is important. It also points to systems thinking approach as appropriate for this holistic effort.
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Whatnall, Megan C., Melinda J. Hutchesson, and Amanda J. Patterson. "Predictors of Food Insecurity among Australian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 1 (December 19, 2019): 60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17010060.
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Food insecurity is much higher among university students than the general population, and is linked with poorer mental health, diet and academic achievement. The aim of this study was to explore the level of food insecurity among a sample of Australian university students and determine which socio-demographic and student characteristics predict food insecurity. An online cross-sectional survey with students from the University of Newcastle, Australia was conducted in 2017–2018. Food insecurity was assessed using the 6-item US Department of Agriculture Food Security Survey Module, and socio-demographic (e.g., age, living situation) and student characteristics (e.g., undergraduate/postgraduate student) were captured. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the odds of food insecurity for each of the socio-demographic and student characteristics, and included characteristics of significance in bivariate analyses as potential confounders. Data for 366 students were analysed (mean age 27.3 ± 10.4 years, 27.3% male). Forty-eight percent of participants were food insecure. The odds of food insecurity were higher among students living in rental accommodation compared with their parents’ home (OR = 2.39, 95% CI 1.41, 4.06), and undergraduate compared with postgraduate students (OR = 3.50, 95% CI 1.83, 6.69). Commencing university and moving away from parents may be key times for intervention. Strategies that can provide longstanding benefit are needed to address the high level of food insecurity among university students.
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Farahbakhsh, Jasmine, Geoff D. C. Ball, Anna P. Farmer, Katerina Maximova, Mahitab Hanbazaza, and Noreen D. Willows. "How do Student Clients of a University-based Food Bank Cope with Food Insecurity?" Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 76, no. 4 (December 2015): 200–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.3148/cjdpr-2015-020.
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Purpose: To describe the food security status, food insecurity coping strategies, characteristics, and experiences of student clients of the Campus Food Bank (CFB) at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Methods: A convenience sample of 58 students completed a survey from April 2013 to April 2014. Food security status was determined using the “Adult Food Security Survey Module”. Results: Ninety percent of CFB student clients who participated in this study were food insecure, which included both moderately and severely food insecure groups. The most prevalent coping strategies for food insecurity included applying for a loan or bursary (86.2%), seeking employment or working more hours (84.5%), and purchasing food using a credit card (77.6%). Participants were a diverse mix of students, including graduate students (50.0%), international students (46.6%), and caregivers of children (24.1%). The most common primary sources of income were government student loans (29.3%) and research assistantships (20.7%). Most participants (82.8%) liked the food they received from the food bank. Conclusions: Food insecurity is highly prevalent among student clients of this university-based food bank. Students used a variety of coping strategies to increase their disposable income, highlighting the need for additional strategies to alleviate food insecurity among vulnerable students.
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Flynn, Mary M., Kristina Monteiro, Paul George, and Allan R. Tunkel. "Assessing Food Insecurity in Medical Students." Family Medicine 52, no. 7 (June 30, 2020): 512–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.22454/fammed.2020.722238.
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Background and Objectives: Food insecurity, defined as the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food and present in 11.1% of the general population, has not been assessed in medical students. Food insecurity is related to adverse outcomes for both health and academics in undergraduate students. Assessing the presence of food insecurity in medical students, a population at high risk for burnout and depression, may allow for intervention in order to improve overall wellness in this population. The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of food insecurity in a medical student population and identify potential reasons for any measured food insecurity. Methods: We used a questionnaire that included the US Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form. The survey was emailed to all students enrolled at a Northeastern medical school (N=588) to assess food insecurity in the previous 3 months. The questionnaire included potential reasons for food insecurity. Results: The survey response rate was 22.4%. Food insecurity was present in 11.8% of these respondents. The main reasons selected for food insecurity were not being able to get to the store (33.9%), followed by insufficient funds (30.4%). Conclusions: Prevalence of food insecurity in medical students may be similar to the general population. While the results of this study represent only one medical school, we believe these results are similar at other medical schools. Interventions to reduce food insecurity in this population are necessary to improve overall student wellness.
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Hiller, Molly B., Donna M. Winham, Simon T. Knoblauch, and Mack C. Shelley. "Food Security Characteristics Vary for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at a Midwest University." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11 (May 26, 2021): 5730. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18115730.
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The study objective was to determine prevalence of food insecurity and its associations with socioecological model (SEM) characteristics for undergraduate and graduate students. An online questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of students aged 18–34 at a Midwestern university. Of the 938 responses, 675 were complete for analysis. Outcome measures included demographics, food security level, housing, food access barriers, coping strategies, and food assistance program usage. Results found that predictors associated with undergraduate food insecurity included non-White race, receipt of financial aid, lower self-reported health status, living off-campus, employment, and food cost (p < 0.001). Graduate student food insecurity was associated with Asian self-identification, employment, food cost, no time to prepare foods, and lack of foods for dietary needs (p < 0.001). Students with food insecurity were more likely to buy cheap food (p < 0.001). Almost 50% of food-insecure undergraduates asked friends or family to help buy food. Food-insecure students were more likely to want information on meal preparation and budgeting. More graduate students were likely to know of and use food pantries. Overall, food insecurity was higher among undergraduate than graduate students. Universities should consider institutional and policy changes tailored to the separate populations to mitigate the prevalence of campus food insecurity.
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Boncyk, Morgan, Savannah Froese, Ramya Ambikapathi, Cristiana Verissimo, Evidence Matangi, Yumary Ruiz, CheKenna Fletcher, Dalia AboAlsafa, Lauren Heniff, and Nilupa Gunaratna. "Social Disparities and Food Environment Determinants of Food Insecurity Among Graduate Students in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab035_015.
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Abstract Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening food insecurity and exacerbating social disparities. This study investigated the pandemic's impact on food insecurity, disparities, and determinants among graduate students at Purdue University, a public research university. Methods Purdue University graduate students completed a Graduate Student Experience in the Research University Survey (gradSERU) in Apr-Jun 2019 and the Fostering Food Security, Health, and Resilience in Graduate Education (FORGE) survey in Nov-Dec 2020, which assessed students’ food security, mental and physical health, and academic performance. A validated two-question tool measured food insecurity based on worry over or experience of running out of food without the ability to purchase more. Analyses using logistic regressions were performed in StataSE16. Results Food insecurity among graduate students doubled from spring 2019 (17%) to fall 2020 (36%, P < 0.001), increasing for all races, genders. Odds of food insecurity in 2020 were higher among students who were African American (OR: 5.7, 95% CI 3.2–10.1), Asian (OR 3.1 [2.1–4.8]), Hispanic or Latino (OR 3.0 [1.8–4.0]), international (OR 1.5 [1.2–1.8]), LGBTQ+ (OR 1.9 [1.4–2.6]), caregiving for adults (OR 2.7 [1.9–3.6]), or funded through fellowships or assistantships (vs. personally funded, OR 1.5 [1.1–2.0]). Food insecure students faced greater stress (OR 3.5 [3.0–4.2]) and reduced ability (OR 0.6 [0.5–0.8]) to attain a healthy diet, with reduced access to stores with fruits and vegetables (OR 0.7 [0.6–0.9]) or considered good quality (OR 0.4 [0.3–0.5]). Food insecure students were more likely (OR 6.7 [5.2–8.6]) or vegetables (OR 8.1 [6.1–10.9]) due to cost. Lack of time (52%), culturally desired foods (11%), and transportation (10%) were limitations to a healthy diet. Conclusions Graduate student food insecurity increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among international, minority, and LGBTQ + students, and coincided with lower likelihood of purchasing nutritious foods. Universities should implement policies and services to address persistent and increasing food insecurity and disparities among graduate students. Funding Sources Protect Purdue Innovations Faculty Grant.
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Blundell, Lisa, Maria Mathews, Claire Bowley, and Barbara Roebothan. "Determining Student Food Insecurity at Memorial University of Newfoundland." Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 80, no. 1 (March 1, 2019): 14–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.3148/cjdpr-2018-026.
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Purpose: Our study compared the prevalence of food insecurity among 3 student groups attending Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN): International (INT), Canadian out-of-province (OOP), and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Factors associated with food insecurity were also investigated. Methods: Data were collected via an online survey distributed to an estimated 10 400 returning MUN students registered at a campus in St. John’s, NL. Respondents were recruited through e-mails, posters, and social media. Ten questions from the Canadian Household Food Security Survey Module adult scale were asked to assess food security. Logistic regression was used to compare rates of food insecurity between the three population subgroups. Results: Of the 971 eligible student respondents, 39.9% were food insecure (moderate or severe). After controlling for program type, parental status, living arrangement, and primary income source, OOP and INT students were 1.63 (95% CI = 1.11–2.40) and 3.04 (95% CI = 1.89–4.88) times more likely, respectively, to be food insecure than NL students. Conclusions: Approximately 40% of participating MUN students experienced food insecurity, a higher proportion than reported for the overall provincial population. Groups at high risk of food insecurity include INT students, students with children, and those relying on government funding as their primary income.
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Crutchfield, Rashida M., Andrea Carpena, Tahirah N. McCloyn, and Jennifer Maguire. "The Starving Student Narrative: How Normalizing Deprivation Reinforces Basic Need Insecurity in Higher Education." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 101, no. 3 (January 29, 2020): 409–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1044389419889525.
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The starving student narrative is a well-known colloquial idiom to describe student struggle in higher education. This rhetoric masks the reality of basic need insecurity for students and normalizes food insecurity and homelessness. This qualitative study explores the experiences of 213 students who experienced homelessness and food insecurity. Findings show that students experiencing basic need insecurity reported detrimental impacts on their educational success, and their physical, mental, and emotional health. Students described feelings of shame and ambivalence as they strived to meet their needs using their own resourcefulness. Study findings provide insight on how the starving student narrative influenced students’ perceptions of selves and help-seeking and how or if they accessed support services to mitigate basic need insecurity.
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Payne-Sturges, Devon C., Allison Tjaden, Kimberly M. Caldeira, Kathryn B. Vincent, and Amelia M. Arria. "Student Hunger on Campus: Food Insecurity Among College Students and Implications for Academic Institutions." American Journal of Health Promotion 32, no. 2 (July 12, 2017): 349–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890117117719620.
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Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of food insecurity among students at a large mid-Atlantic publicly funded university; examine the association between food insecurity, demographic characteristics, potential financial risk factors, and self-reported physical and mental health and academic performance; and identify possible risk factors for food insecurity. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Large, public mid-Atlantic university. Participants: Two hundred thirty-seven undergraduate students. Measures: US Department of Agriculture (USDA) 18-item Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM) and questions on demographics, student status, economic factors, housing stability, living arrangements, academic performance, and self-rated physical health and depression symptoms. Analysis: Multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: Among students surveyed, 15% were food insecure; an additional 16% were at risk of food insecurity. Students who were African American, other race/ethnicity, receiving multiple forms of financial aid, or experiencing housing problems were more likely to be food insecure or at the risk of food insecurity (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 4.00, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.83-8.71, P value < .0001; AOR = 5.26, 95% CI = 1.85-14.98, P value = .002; AOR = 3.43, 95% CI = 1.85-6.37, P value <.001; AOR = 8.00, 95% CI = 3.57-17.93, P value < .0001, respectively). Food secure students were less likely to report depression symptoms than at-risk or food insecure students. Conclusion: Food insecurity among college students is an important public health concern that might have implications for academic performance, retention, and graduation rates. Universities that measure food insecurity among their students will be better positioned to advocate for policy changes at state and federal levels regarding college affordability and student financial assistance.
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Martinez, Suzanna M., Erin E. Esaryk, Laurel Moffat, and Lorrene Ritchie. "Redefining Basic Needs for Higher Education: It’s More Than Minimal Food and Housing According to California University Students." American Journal of Health Promotion 35, no. 6 (February 22, 2021): 818–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890117121992295.
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Purpose: A student-specific definition of basic needs for higher education is warranted to inform programs and policies for underserved students. The purpose of this study was to: 1) explore how students define basic needs, 2) understand experiences of housing insecurity, and 3) understand experiences of food insecurity within the context of housing insecurity. Design: Qualitative research elicited student perceptions of basic needs and experiences of housing and food insecurity. Setting: Focus group discussions were conducted at 5 University of California campuses between February and March 2019. Participants: Undergraduate (n = 37) and graduate (n = 21) students were recruited from campus basic needs centers. Methods: Each student completed a brief survey. Researchers conducted 11 focus groups using a semi-structured interview guide. Transcripts were coded to identify themes. Results: Students were female (76%), age 23.6 (SD = 5.8) years; 46% were Pell grant recipients; and 52% were first-generation college students. Most had experienced food insecurity (98%) and 26% had experienced homelessness. Eight themes were identified: 1) students define basic needs as more than minimal food and shelter and as the responsibility of students and the university, 2) students encounter multifaceted housing insecurity issues, 3) affording rent is a priority that most often leads to experiencing food insecurity, 4) transportation barriers interfere with meeting students’ basic needs to succeed as students, 5) students with nontraditional characteristics, graduate students, and out-of-state students face unique challenges in meeting basic needs, 6) limited financial aid and lack of financial aid guidance are barriers to meeting basic needs, 7) fees contribute additional challenges to students meeting basic needs, and 8) additional university basic needs services are essential. Conclusion: A student-informed definition of basic needs included food, housing, mental health, sleep, hygiene, and transportation. This understanding of basic needs can inform future research, programs, and policy to address housing insecurity in higher education.
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Martinez, Suzanna M., Edward A. Frongillo, Cindy Leung, and Lorrene Ritchie. "No food for thought: Food insecurity is related to poor mental health and lower academic performance among students in California’s public university system." Journal of Health Psychology 25, no. 12 (June 25, 2018): 1930–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105318783028.
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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.
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Weaver, Robert R., Nicole A. Vaughn, Sean P. Hendricks, Penny E. McPherson-Myers, Qian Jia, Shari L. Willis, and Kevin P. Rescigno. "University student food insecurity and academic performance." Journal of American College Health 68, no. 7 (May 7, 2019): 727–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2019.1600522.
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Hattangadi, Nayantara, Ellen Vogel, Linda Carroll, and Pierre Côté. "“Everybody I Know Is Always Hungry…But Nobody Asks Why”: University Students, Food Insecurity and Mental Health." Sustainability 11, no. 6 (March 15, 2019): 1571. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11061571.
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Food insecurity is a substantial problem in Canadian university students. Multiple cross-sectional studies suggest that nearly a third of university students across Canada report food insecurity. Yet, little is understood about the experiences of food-insecure students and the impact of their experiences on their mental health. To address this, a multi-method study was conducted using quantitative and qualitative approaches to describe the prevalence, association and experience of food insecurity and mental health in undergraduate students. The current paper reports on the qualitative component, which described the lived experiences of food-insecure students, captured through face-to-face focus group interviews with participants (n = 6). The themes included (1) contributing factors to food insecurity; (2) consequences of food insecurity; and (3) students’ responses/attempts to cope with food insecurity. The findings illuminated student voices, added depth to quantitative results, and made the experience of food insecurity more visible at the undergraduate level. Additional research is needed to understand students’ diverse experiences across the university community and to inform programs to support students.
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Reader, Jenifer, Barbara Gordon, and Natalie Christensen. "Food Insecurity among a Cohort of Division I Student-Athletes." Nutrients 14, no. 21 (November 7, 2022): 4703. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14214703.
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Background: Though the vulnerability of college students to food insecurity is well established, there is a paucity of studies focusing on the prevalence of food insecurity among student-athletes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with collegiate athletes in the northwestern United States via an anonymous online survey. Food security status was assessed using the 10-item US Department of Agriculture Adult Food Security Survey. Results: Participating athletes (45/307, 14%) were primarily White, non-Hispanic (78%) females (73%) who lived and consumed meals off-campus (62% and 69%, respectively). Food insecurity was more prevalent among collegiate athletes than the general university population, 60% vs. 42%, respectively. Being a track or football athlete significantly predicted food security status (p = 0.002, p < 0.001, respectively). The risk for food insecurity was higher among collegiate football players (effect size, η2 = 0.86) compared with track athletes (effect size, η2 = 0.40). Conclusion: A statistically significant risk for food insecurity emerged among members of the football team. Factors contributing to disparate rates of food insecurity among college populations were explored and unique considerations for collegiate athletes discussed.
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Brescia, Stephanie A., and Cara L. Cuite. "Underestimating College Student Food Insecurity: Marginally Food Secure Students May Not Be Food Secure." Nutrients 14, no. 15 (July 29, 2022): 3142. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14153142.
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The purpose of this study was to understand the demographic, student, financial, and academic differences between marginally food secure college students and students with high, low, or very low food security (FS). Unlike highly food secure students, marginally food secure students worry about the quantity and quality of their food, yet they are classified in the same category as highly food secure individuals as per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reporting standards. To investigate marginal FS among college students, a cross-sectional online survey was administered at a large, public, research university in the Northeastern United States. A largely representative sample of 6823 undergraduate students completed the survey with a 19.7% response rate. Self-reported level of FS was measured using the validated USDA 10-item FS survey module. Independent variables, such as demographic and student characteristics and cumulative grade point average (GPA), were gathered from institutional databases, and self-reported mechanisms of financing education were measured using a novel scale. Results from the multinomial logistic regression revealed statistically significant differences in GPA between students with marginal and high FS (p < 0.001), but not between students with marginal and low FS (p = 0.31). This work has implications beyond college students and suggests that marginally food secure populations should not be labeled as food secure.
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Willis, Don E. "Feeding the Student Body: Unequal Food Insecurity Among College Students." American Journal of Health Education 50, no. 3 (April 5, 2019): 167–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2019.1590261.
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Bottorff, Joan L., Casey Hamilton, Anne Huisken, and Darlene Taylor. "Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Undergraduate Students." Canadian Journal of Higher Education 50, no. 2 (July 22, 2020): 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v50i2.188699.
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Food insecurity has been identified as an issue among postsecondary students. We conducted this study to describe the level of food insecurity in a sample of university students with a particular interest in the effect of marginalization. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a volunteer sample of 3,636 undergraduate students (44% participation rate) at one BC university campus between February and May 2017. Forty-two percent (n=1479) of respondents were classified as experiencing food insecurity. Among those who were food insecure 58% (n=891) were female. Logistic regression analysis indicated that females, students living on campus, those with a diverseability (developmental, physical, or other diversability), individuals self-reporting as belonging to a visible minority and international students were more likely to experience food insecurity. When adjusted for sex, years on campus, and living situation, students who reported experiencing two or more forms of marginalization were 2.52 times more likely to be food insecure compared to students who do not report any form of marginalization. This study further supports concerns about high levels of food insecurity among university students in Canada. In particular, the findings highlight the risk for food insecurity among students who are already vulnerable to socio-economic inequity due to belonging to marginalized groups. Efforts to promote student wellbeing on university campuses need to address food insecurity by addressing system-level factors to equalize the field for all students at risk for food insecurity.
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Meldrum, Liesel A., and Noreen D. Willows. "Food Insecurity in University Students Receiving Financial Aid." Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 67, no. 1 (March 2006): 43–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3148/67.1.2006.43.
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Purpose: To evaluate the adequacy of loans funding and the risk for food insecurity in students living away from home and receiving loans at the University of Alberta. Methods: A nutritious seven-day menu was developed. The menu was priced for skilled and unskilled shoppers at a grocery store near to campus and a discount-style grocery store further away. Results: The menu was more costly for males, unskilled shoppers and those students who shopped near to campus. The menu cost was as high as $296/month and often exceeded the $196 allocated by the Canada Student Loans Program for food each month. Conclusions: Based on the findings from this study, students reliant on financial assistance likely have insufficient money for a nutritionally adequate diet and are at risk for food insecurity. Shopping skills and budgeting, while important, would be insufficient to alleviate food insecurity for many students who require financial aid. Increased funding for food in student loans is necessary.
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Pia Chaparro, M., Sahar S. Zaghloul, Peter Holck, and Joannie Dobbs. "Food insecurity prevalence among college students at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa." Public Health Nutrition 12, no. 11 (August 4, 2009): 2097–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980009990735.
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AbstractObjectivesTo assess the prevalence and identify possible predictors of food insecurity among college students at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.DesignCross-sectional survey, including the US Department of Agriculture’s Household Food Security Survey Module, demographic and spending variables.SettingUniversity of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai’i (USA).SubjectsFour hundred and forty-one non-freshmen students from thirty-one randomly selected classes.ResultsTwenty-one per cent of students surveyed were food-insecure, while 24 % were at risk of food insecurity. Students at higher risk of food insecurity included those who reported living on campus and those living off-campus with room mates. Those identifying themselves as Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, Filipinos and mixed were also at increased risk of food insecurity.ConclusionsFood insecurity is a significant problem among college students at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Food availability and accessibility should be increased for these students through the establishment of on-campus food banks and student gardens. Future studies should assess the prevalence of food insecurity in other college campuses nationwide.
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Kent, Katherine, Denis Visentin, Corey Peterson, Ian Ayre, Catherine Elliott, Carmen Primo, and Sandra Murray. "Severity of Food Insecurity among Australian University Students, Professional and Academic Staff." Nutrients 14, no. 19 (September 23, 2022): 3956. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14193956.
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Assessments of the severity of food insecurity within Australian university students are lacking, and the experience of food insecurity in Australian university staff is unknown. A cross-sectional online survey in March 2022 aimed to characterize the severity of food insecurity in students, professional and academic staff at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). The Household Food Security Survey Module six-item short form assessed food security status in addition to seven demographic and education characteristics for students and six demographic and employment characteristics for staff. Participants were categorized as having high, marginal, low, or very low food security. Multivariate binary logistic regression identified students and staff at higher risk of food insecurity. Among student respondents (n = 1257), the prevalence of food insecurity was 41.9% comprising 8.2% marginal, 16.5% low, and 17.3% very low food security. Younger, non-binary, first-year enrolled, on campus, and international students were at significantly higher risk of food insecurity. Among staff (n = 560), 16.3% were food insecure comprising 3.8% marginal, 5.5% low, and 7.0% very low food security. Professional staff, staff on casual contracts, and staff recently employed, were at significantly higher risk of food insecurity. Our findings suggest a high occurrence of food insecurity in UTAS students and staff, with a large proportion of food insecure staff and students experiencing very low food security. Our findings have implications for efforts towards reducing food insecurity at university campuses through a holistic and integrated approach, advocating for food systems that support healthy, sustainable, and equitable food procurement and provision for both university students and staff.
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Jeffrey, Craig, Jane Dyson, and Gyorgy Scrinis. "Hunger for change: Student food insecurity in Australia." Geoforum 136 (November 2022): 186–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2022.09.011.
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Maynard, Merryn Sanders, Samantha B. Meyer, Christopher M. Perlman, and Sharon I. Kirkpatrick. "Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Undergraduate Students: “You Can’t Starve Yourself Through School”." Canadian Journal of Higher Education 48, no. 2 (August 31, 2018): 130–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v48i2.188121.
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Canadian post-secondary students are vulnerable to food insecurity, yet lack of examination of this issue has prevented identification of policy and program solutions. This mixed-methods study aimed to characterize the experience of food insecurity among undergraduate students by eliciting barriers to food security, strategies used to manage food and money shortages, and perceived implications for health and academic achievement. Surveys and in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 students who demonstrated compromised financial access to food. Students normalized experiences of food insecurity as typical of post-secondary education but expressed anxiety and frustration with financial inaccessibility to healthy food, and described negative implications for their physical and mental health and their ability to perform well in school. Ongoing attempts to adapt or adjust to food insecurity had limited success. Findings highlight the need to challenge the “starving student” ideology, which normalizes the lack of access to healthy food during higher education.
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Maynard, Merryn Sanders, Samantha B. Meyer, Christopher M. Perlman, and Sharon I. Kirkpatrick. "Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Undergraduate Students: “You Can’t Starve Yourself Through School”." Articles 48, no. 2 (March 12, 2019): 130–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.7202/1057107ar.
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Canadian post-secondary students are vulnerable to food insecurity, yet lack of examination of this issue has prevented identification of policy and program solutions. This mixed-methods study aimed to characterize the experience of food insecurity among undergraduate students by eliciting barriers to food security, strategies used to manage food and money shortages, and perceived implications for health and academic achievement. Surveys and in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 students who demonstrated compromised financial access to food. Students normalized experiences of food insecurity as typical of post-secondary education but expressed anxiety and frustration with financial inaccessibility to healthy food, and described negative implications for their physical and mental health and their ability to perform well in school. Ongoing attempts to adapt or adjust to food insecurity had limited success. Findings highlight the need to challenge the “starving student” ideology, which normalizes the lack of access to healthy food during higher education.
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Lopez, Diego. "Exploring Connections Between Food Insecurity and Identity Among Post-Secondary Students." Contingent Horizons: The York University Student Journal of Anthropology 7, no. 1 (July 17, 2022): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.25071/2292-6739.136.
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This article examines the connections and relationship between food insecurity and identity amongst post-secondary students in the North York Area. Through engagement with participants who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education or participants that contribute towards the production of the post-secondary student experience, I explore how each participant comes to understand and experience the impact of food security or insecurity and its relationship with identity. I use interviews, observation, and personal narratives as my primary methods. This research contributes to a greater understanding of the various consequences and effects that food insecurity may have for post-secondary students, and to further propose practical steps towards improving the rising issue of food insecurity within the North York area.
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Rea, Samantha, Jay Jarodiya, Madeline Berschback, and Diane Levine. "Improving Food Insecurity Education in Medical School Through Integrative Service Learning." Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development 9 (January 2022): 238212052210962. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23821205221096286.
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has left more than 38% of households food insecure in the United States. Improved education of food security topics in medical school can improve screening for food insecurity and improve health outcomes. The first aim of this study was to address if participation in an experiential integrative service learning program improved medical students’ understanding of food insecurity. The second aim was to compare knowledge of food insecurity between the general body of medical students and those who participated in the service learning program. Methods This was a cohort study at a large medical school in southeast Michigan in 2019–2020. We administered the Food Insecurity for Health Professionals (FISHP) survey to medical student participants; higher scores on the FISHP survey suggest higher knowledge and comfort with food security topics. We administered online Qualtrics surveys to the volunteer group before and after volunteering 12 hours at an urban farm. We also administered a one-time survey to a control group of medical students. We performed univariable and bivariable statistical analyses with StataSE 16. The study was exempted by the institutional IRB. Results Medical students in the volunteer group (n = 18) and the control group (n = 66) completed online surveys. Participants in the volunteer group had increased knowledge of food security after volunteering in the service learning program (p = .03). There was a statistically significant difference between the mean FISHP scores for the control group and the volunteer group (p = .001). Conclusion Medical student participation in an experiential integrative service learning program improved knowledge of food security topics and increased comfort discussing food insecurity with patients, compared to students who did not participate. Experiential integrative service learning may improve holistic patient care through physician recognition of food insecurity and other social determinants of health.
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Ortiz, Francisco, Sigry Ortiz Flores, Elizabeth Rodriguez Cruz, Bavneet Kaur, Kristin Hlubik, and L. Karina Diaz Rios. "Food Resource Awareness and Information Sharing Among College Students at High Risk of Food Insecurity." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_109.
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Abstract Objectives To identify information dissemination needs around food resources available through the university as informed by student representing groups at risk of food insecurity. Methods Eight focus groups with 17 leaders of student organizations representing students at high risk of food insecurity (ie, underrepresented minorities, first generation college students, low income, foster youth, and LGBTQA+) were conducted. Students’ experiences and views regarding awareness of available food resources, barriers and facilitators to obtain information on resources, and group-specific needs to improve communication of available resources was gathered. A codebook was developed and used for inductive analysis of interview data. Deductive thematic analysis was done by engaging in extensive commentary and discussion of the code structure. Results Awareness of resources available on campus was low, especially regarding guidance on SNAP application. Although students were able to name a few available resources, they often described inaccurate details. Social networks (ie, social media, direct peer-to-peer communication) were prominently identified as relevant means to share on campus food resource information. Students often recommended coordinated marketing strategies (eg, flyers, social media presence) and direct outreach via clubs/organizations as solutions to improve resource communication. Students preferred means to receive information on how to improve food security included online content (eg, videos, mobile apps) and in person events (eg, interactive demonstrations). Conclusions Comprehensive dissemination of available resources through relevant channels is key to improving food access, particularly among students at high risk of food insecurity. Promising dissemination strategies include direct outreach in student clubs/organizations combined with well-coordinated marketing campaigns that include a broad social media presence and online content. Funding Sources This research is being supported by the Blum Center for Developing Economies, University of California, Merced; and the Global Food Initiative, University of California Office of the President.
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Diaz, Jeannette, and Rebecca L. Gaylor. "How University Infrastructure Contributes to Student Food Insecurity: The Student Experience." About Campus: Enriching the Student Learning Experience 25, no. 5 (October 29, 2020): 19–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1086482220962086.
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Sackey, Joachim, Natalia Guzmán, Sarah Hatzenbuhler, YiChen Liu, Mackenzie Newman, Tasha Trudeau, and Jessie Sullivan. "A Review of Basic Needs (Food Security, Housing Security, and Homelessness) of US College Students’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (June 2022): 168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac051.084.
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Abstract Objectives To assess the basic needs (food security, housing security, and homelessness) status of U.S. college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods PubMed, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, and OVID were searched for articles published in 2020–2021 that assessed housing/food security and/or homelessness in US college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 10,771 hits, 4 articles met the criteria, and data was extracted and summarized. Results All four studies utilized cross-sectional online surveys and reported response rates between 4–23%. Three of the studies offered incentives to participants. All studies assessed food security (using 2, 6, or 10 item USDA tools); two assessed housing security, and no studies assessed homelessness. Thirty-one to 65.5% of college students were found to have some form of food insecurity. Three studies showed an increase in food insecurity in college students during the pandemic. While the fourth did not evaluate food insecurity before the pandemic, 84.7% of students reported that the pandemic reduced their ability to buy food. Additionally, one study reported a decrease in housing security during the pandemic while a second study reported 49.8% of students being very or somewhat worried about losing housing as a result of the pandemic. No studies were found that assessed the incidence of homelessness in college students during the pandemic. Changes in living arrangements, loss of employment, being an international student, disability status, gender, ethnicity, and race were associated with food insecurity. Conclusions Our findings suggest that among US college students, food and housing insecurity worsened during the pandemic. Colleges and universities should enhance their student screening methods and provide resources to those who need assistance with food or housing. Future studies should assess homelessness in college students to add to the literature available. Funding Sources No funding.
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Redmond, Leslie, and Amanda Walch. "College Student Perceptions and Utilization of Food and Nutrition Resources on Campus: Study Protocol." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 1740. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa065_005.
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Abstract Objectives Food and nutrition are important to college student success and well being, yet little work has been done to characterize food and nutrition environments on college campuses regarding how students utilize food and nutrition resources, barriers and facilitators to accessing and consuming a healthy diet, and what students value in a campus food system, such as sustainability. The objective of this pilot study is to characterize the food and nutrition environment on the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) campus, specifically by: Measuring the prevalence of food insecurity on the UAA campus Determining barriers and facilitators to accessing and consuming a healthy diet on campus Analyzing the relationship between food insecurity and indicators of student success and health Assessing the importance of sustainable campus food systems to UAA students Methods Phase 1: Focus Groups. Students utilizing a free meal service at UAA (the Daily Den) will be recruited to participate in one of two focus groups (target sample size n = 20) to explore how students use the food and nutrition services on campus, barriers and facilitators they experience in accessing and consuming a healthy diet, and what they value in a campus food system. Grounded theory will be used to determine common themes and guide the development of survey questions. Phase 2: Survey. A survey will be administered to a convenience sample of Daily Den clients (target sample size n = 60) to collect information on demographics, indicators of student success (i.e., GPA), indicators of health (i.e., BMI), the US Household Food Security Survey, and questions determined from Phase 1. Survey data will be analyzed to determine the prevalence of food insecurity on campus, the barriers/facilitators to accessing and consuming a healthy diet, and how each may be associated with indicators of student success and health. Importance of sustainable food systems to students will also be assessed. Results N/A (study protocol) Conclusions Understanding how college students perceive and utilize food and nutrition services available to them on campus will provide valuable insight into addressing food insecurity and sustainability on college campuses. Results from this study will be used to inform the future of food and nutrition services at UAA. Funding Sources None.
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Willows, Noreen D., and Vivian Au. "Nutritional Quality and Price Of University Food Bank Hampers." Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 67, no. 2 (July 2006): 104–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3148/67.2.2006.104.
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Purpose: Food insecurity appears to be a growing problem for post-secondary students, but little study has been made of the 51 campus-based food banks that exist. In 2003-04, the University of Alberta Campus Food Bank (CFB) distributed hampers intended to supply four days of food to 630 unique clients, of whom 207 (32.8%) were children. The nutritional adequacy of food hampers and cost saving to students were evaluated in the current study. Methods: Hampers prepared for one adult, and for one adult with one child, were nutritionally evaluated and scored for number of servings according to Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Two types of hampers were evaluated: those containing only non-perishable items, and those containing non-perishable and perishable items. Hamper contents were priced to establish the cost saving to students. Results: The study revealed that a student with one child would receive up to $58.02 worth of food in a hamper that contained perishable items. All hampers met the recommended minimum servings for each food group, but were very low in fat and protein from animal sources. Conclusions: Because students can obtain hampers only twice each month, the CFB is not the solution to food insecurity on campus. Awareness of the issue of post-secondary student food insecurity needs to be raised.
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Marshall, Teresa A., Rong Zheng, Cari L. Anderson, Nidhi Handoo, and Fang Qian. "Is food insecurity a barrier to dental student success?" Journal of Dental Education 85, no. 9 (April 27, 2021): 1518–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12623.
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Conrad, Amanda, Terezie Tolar-Peterson, Antonio Gardner, Tialan Wei, and Marion Evans. "P38 Understanding Food Insecurity in a College Student Population." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 53, no. 7 (July 2021): S41—S42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2021.04.430.
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HUGHES, Roger, Irene SEREBRYANIKOVA, Katherine DONALDSON, and Michael LEVERITT. "Student food insecurity: The skeleton in the university closet." Nutrition & Dietetics 68, no. 1 (February 24, 2011): 27–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0080.2010.01496.x.
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Miles, Rhen, Bowen McBeath, Stephanie Brockett, and Paul Sorenson. "Prevalence and Predictors of Social Work Student Food Insecurity." Journal of Social Work Education 53, no. 4 (June 21, 2017): 651–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2017.1299062.
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Ibiyemi, Temitope, Wasiuddin Najam, and Wilna Oldewage-Theron. "Interplay Between Food Insecurity and Stress Among International Students at a University in West Texas." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (June 2022): 116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac051.032.
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Abstract Objectives International students provide the much-needed diversity and enrich the experiences of college students. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged economies, impaired food access, and affected mental health globally, international students in the United States (US) did not qualify for government aid, making them more susceptible to food insecurity and stress. Hence, this study objective was to assess international students' food security status and examine the relationship between stress and food insecurity. Methods An online survey was administered to 75 international students at the chosen University from October 2021-December 2021. Food security was evaluated using the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 10-item food security survey, while stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Independent t-tests were done to observe the statistical differences in student classification, work hours, marital status, and Spearman's correlation to examine the bivariate relationship between food insecurity and stress. Results The results showed 32% of international students were food insecure, with 73% of students experiencing moderate stress and 12% high-stress levels. PSS and food security status did not vary significantly with grade classification, work hours, or marital status. However, the food insecurity rate among international students who migrated within the last year was (43%) twice the rate of those in the country for more than a year (22%). There was a positive correlation between food insecurity and stress (r (71) = .35, p = 0.003). Conclusions Food insecurity correlated with stress among participants. Our findings indicate about one-third of international students are food insecure and suggest international students face moderate to high-stress levels, especially during the first year in the new environment. Future nutrition interventions and stress management strategies are essential, especially for international students who migrated within a year. Funding Sources No funding.
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Davitt, Elizabeth D., Michelle M. Heer, Donna M. Winham, Simon T. Knoblauch, and Mack C. Shelley. "Effects of COVID-19 on University Student Food Security." Nutrients 13, no. 6 (June 4, 2021): 1932. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13061932.
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During COVID-19 restrictions in spring 2020, college students experienced closed dormitories and increased unemployment and many students moved in with their families. College students were vulnerable to food insecurity pre-pandemic and this study examined how the living situations and food security status changed for Midwestern university students due to COVID-19 restrictions. An email survey administered to Iowa State University students between the ages of 18 and 30 who physically attended campus prior to its closure produced 1434 responses. Students living with a parent or guardian increased by 44% and were less likely to experience food insecurity or less likely to work. They had lower stress and ate more home-cooked meals. Students living on their own had higher rates of food insecurity, greater stress, poorer health status, higher cooking self-efficacy, and worked more hours. Seventeen percent of all students were food insecure; related factors were non-White ethnicity, lower cooking self-efficacy, undergraduate status, receipt of financial aid, employment, stress, living in the same situation as before the campus closure, and consumption of more take-out or fast food. These individuals had more barriers to food access. Knowledge of these factors provide useful information to inform future support services for this population in similar conditions.
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Lopez, MiguelAngel, Jessica Brewer, Maria Patrizia Santos, Valerie Paz-Soldan, and M. Pia Chaparro. "Food for Thought: The Perceived Food Environment and its Association with Food Insecurity in a Low-Income District of Lima, Peru." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 862. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa053_067.
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Abstract Objectives To examine the association between food insecurity – the inability to acquire adequate nutritious foods due to economic constraints – and perceptions of food accessibility, quality, and variety in one's neighborhood in a low socioeconomic district of Lima, Peru. Methods A household survey was conducted among randomly selected households with at least one child <18 years of age in Villa El Salvador (Lima, Peru; N = 329). The language-validated questionnaire included questions from the Perceived Nutrition Environment Measures Survey (NEMS), which were adapted to the local setting and translated into Spanish. These NEMS questions assessed perceived accessibility, quality, and variety of foods in the neighborhood of residence on a Likert scale (e.g., 1 = completely agree to 5 = completely disagree) and were later dichotomized for analysis. The questionnaire also included the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFAIS), to measure food insecurity. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between the perceived neighborhood food environment and food insecurity, adjusting for sociodemographic variables. Results About 77% of the households reported having food insecurity. Adjusting for age, gender, and education of the homemaker, food insecurity was associated with perceptions of decreased accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables (OR = 5.05; 95% CI = 2.03–12.60) and low-fat products (OR = 2.07; 95% CI = 1.18, 3.65); low quality of fresh fruits and vegetables (OR = 3.28; 95% CI = 1.84, 5.86) and low-fat products (OR = 2.13; 95% CI = 1.22, 3.73); and a low variety of fresh fruits and vegetables (OR = 2.62; 95% CI = 1.43, 4.79) in the neighborhood. Conclusions Food insecure families living in a low-income district in Lima, Peru share negative perceptions of access, quality, and variety of food in their surrounding neighborhood. Efforts to improve the availability of affordable healthy foods in low-income neighborhoods in Lima may help ameliorate food insecurity. Funding Sources This work was supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities’ Minority Health and Health Disparities International Training Grant, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and the Carol Lavin Bernick Faculty Grant Program (Tulane University).
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Hagedorn, Rebecca L., Melissa D. Olfert, Lillian MacNell, Bailey Houghtaling, Lanae B. Hood, Mateja R. Savoie Roskos, Jeannine R. Goetz, et al. "College student sleep quality and mental and physical health are associated with food insecurity in a multi-campus study." Public Health Nutrition 24, no. 13 (March 22, 2021): 4305–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980021001191.
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AbstractObjective:To assess the relationship between food insecurity, sleep quality, and days with mental and physical health issues among college students.Design:An online survey was administered. Food insecurity was assessed using the ten-item Adult Food Security Survey Module. Sleep was measured using the nineteen-item Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Mental health and physical health were measured using three items from the Healthy Days Core Module. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted to assess the relationship between food insecurity, sleep quality, and days with poor mental and physical health.Setting:Twenty-two higher education institutions.Participants:College students (n 17 686) enrolled at one of twenty-two participating universities.Results:Compared with food-secure students, those classified as food insecure (43·4 %) had higher PSQI scores indicating poorer sleep quality (P < 0·0001) and reported more days with poor mental (P < 0·0001) and physical (P < 0·0001) health as well as days when mental and physical health prevented them from completing daily activities (P < 0·0001). Food-insecure students had higher adjusted odds of having poor sleep quality (adjusted OR (AOR): 1·13; 95 % CI 1·12, 1·14), days with poor physical health (AOR: 1·01; 95 % CI 1·01, 1·02), days with poor mental health (AOR: 1·03; 95 % CI 1·02, 1·03) and days when poor mental or physical health prevented them from completing daily activities (AOR: 1·03; 95 % CI 1·02, 1·04).Conclusions:College students report high food insecurity which is associated with poor mental and physical health, and sleep quality. Multi-level policy changes and campus wellness programmes are needed to prevent food insecurity and improve student health-related outcomes.
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Martinez, Suzanna M., Michael A. Grandner, Aydin Nazmi, Elias Ruben Canedo, and Lorrene D. Ritchie. "Pathways from Food Insecurity to Health Outcomes among California University Students." Nutrients 11, no. 6 (June 24, 2019): 1419. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11061419.
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The prevalence of food insecurity (FI) among college students is alarmingly high, yet the impact on student health has not been well investigated. The aim of the current study was to examine the simultaneous relationships between food insecurity and health-related outcomes including body mass index (BMI) and overall health in a college student population. Randomly sampled students in the University of California 10 campus system were invited to participate in an online survey in spring 2015. The analytic sample size was 8705 graduate and undergraduate students. Data were collected on FI in the past year, daily servings of fruits and vegetables (FV), number of days in the past week of enough sleep and moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA), height and weight, self-rated health, and student characteristics. Using path analysis, mediated pathways between FI, BMI, and poor health were examined through FV intake, number of days of MVPA and enough sleep. Analyses controlled for student characteristics. Mean BMI was 23.6 kg/m2 (SD, 5.0), and average self-rated health was good. FI was directly and indirectly related to higher BMI and poor health through three pathways. First, FI was related to fewer days of enough sleep, which in turn was related to increased BMI and poor health. Second, FI was related to fewer days of MVPA, which in turn was related to increased BMI and poor health. Third, FI was related to fewer daily servings of FV, which in turn was related to poor health. FI is associated with poor health behaviors among college students, which may contribute to higher weight status and poor health. These findings highlight the importance of food security for a healthy college experience.
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Anderson, Ashlyn, Jacqueline Lazarus, and Elizabeth Anderson Steeves. "Navigating Hidden Hunger: An Exploratory Analysis of the Lived Experience of Food Insecurity among College Students." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 19 (October 10, 2022): 12952. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912952.
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College students are a vulnerable population to food insecurity (FI), which has significant implications for academic and health outcomes. The aims of this study were to explore the meaning of FI and its impact on students’ lived experiences and food decisions, facilitators and barriers to food access as a student, and students’ proposed solutions to address FI. Semi-structured, qualitative interviews were conducted with thirty students from a large, public land grant university in the Southeast United States. Grounded theory methodology was utilized with a constant comparative coding strategy to guide thematic analysis. Nine main themes emerged. Themes included the perceived meaning of FI, students’ lived experience with FI, and food related coping strategies and decisions. Facilitators to food access were found to be social-networks and on-campus resources, while barriers to food access included financial burden of higher education, and stigma and social comparison. Proposed solutions to FI aligned with two main themes: food access solutions and information access solutions. Both of these themes included multiple subthemes that provided specific suggestions to address food insecurity for students. The findings aid in understanding the complex lived experience of FI and can inform future efforts to center student experiences, perceptions, and feedback into institutional frameworks to best meet student needs.
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Abu, Brenda, and Wilna Oldewage-Theron. "Food insecurity among college students in West Texas." British Food Journal 121, no. 3 (March 4, 2019): 738–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bfj-12-2018-0804.
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Purpose Food insecurity is an evolving nutrition issue affecting both developed and underdeveloped college campuses. The purpose of this paper is to assess food insecurity and related coping strategies among Texas Tech University students. Design/methodology/approach This was a cross-sectional online survey in Lubbock, Texas, among college students (n=173). The outcome measures, socio-demographic factors, household food insecurity access) and dietary diversity were assessed using validated tools. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software. Socio-demographic differences in food security status were examined using χ2, and means testing. Risks of student food insecurity were assessed using odds ratios (ORs). Findings Respondents were mostly female (70 percent), non-Hispanic white (58 percent) and young adults’ (median age: 22.0 (20.0, 27.0)), with a median monthly income of $1,000 (0.0, 1,500) and spent about a fifth of their income on food. More students were food insecure (59.5 percent) compared to those who experienced food security (40.5 percent) (p<0.001). Some of the severe food insecure students (16.7 percent) reported going to bed without food (6.9 percent) in the prior 30 days. Students with monthly food budgets of ⩽ $200 were 3.2 times more likely to be food insecure (OR=3.231: CI: 1.353–7.714; p=0.010) compared to those with higher food budgets. A students’ choice of priority monthly expenses was significantly associated with food security status; however, further risk assessment of dichotomous “prioritized food” and “prioritized other expenses” was not statistically significant. Originality/value Student’s food budget of $200 was the strongest determinant of food insecurity. Individual training on money management and meal planning are recommended. University policies should recognize and develop academic support policies addressing competing expenses with food.
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Paez-Varas, Claudia, and Gail Hammond. "Food insecurity on campus: A community-engaged case study with student-led families at the University of British Columbia." Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l'alimentation 9, no. 3 (October 17, 2022): 103–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v9i3.576.
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This paper draws from a community-engagement case study conducted at The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. The study examines food insecurity experienced by student families. Research data was collected through quantitative and qualitative methods applied in a residence on campus. The study shows that food insecurity ranges between marginal and moderate among surveyed student-led households; while 5% of student families have (at least) one member “go(ing) to bed feeling hungry”, 3% declared they “sometimes” and “frequently” do not eat enough. Seemingly, financial, food, and housing insecurities are deeply interrelated in student-led households. A system intervention by UBC stakeholders could be optimal to support student wellbeing.
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Le, Cao Khanh Ha, and Beth Senne-Duff. "Addressing Food Insecurity Within University of the Incarnate Word Community During COVID-19: Surveying a Conceptual Framework for Campus Assistance Programs." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (June 2022): 210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac048.024.
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Abstract Objectives The purpose of this project was to measure the extent of food security status, characterize food insecurity (FI) levels, and identify possible key factors associated with food insecurity among UIW students and employees. Methods A cross-sectional research design was used to assess food insecurity amongst the UIW population. Survey data was collected from a convenience sample of 496 students and 335 employees. Two versions of an anonymous online survey and consent letter were emailed to the subjects, active from January 2021 and ending in April 2021. We used The US Household Food Security Scale Module (FSSM) by the USDA to categorize food insecurity based on demographics, education level, students’ resident status, economic situation, family situation, housing, kitchen equipment, and self-evaluated kitchen skills. Descriptive statistics such as Chi-square, Pearson chi-square, and Spearman correlation tests were used to analyze response data. Results Results showed that 59.1% of the UIW student population was food secure, regardless of whether they have dependents or not. Food insecurity in students and employees with dependents from both surveyed campuses was reported to be 35.3% and 16.4% respectively from 2020 to April 2021. Among students with dependents surveyed, 19.7% were severely FI; an additional 7.8% were FI without hunger. There is a significant relationship between whether one is Hispanic or not and food security levels (p = 0.02; p < 0.05). Factors more decidedly associated with food security/insecurity included Hispanic/Latino background (p = 0.02) and living with dependent(s) (p = 0.01). Employment status has no significant correlation with food security status (p = 0.051). There is no significant correlation between citizenship status and food security levels observed (p > 0.05; p = 0.676). Conclusions Food insecurity climbed during the COVID-19 pandemic for the UIW community, affecting vulnerable populations. It is particularly in this current crisis that the UIW ministry should screen students and employees for food insufficiency to provide appropriate support and access to resources. Funding Sources The current budget estimate for the investigator is $200 provided by UIW, which will be used to purchase eight $25 VISA gift cards that eight participants have a chance to win through a raffle.
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Mayeux, Wesley, Simone Camel, and Crystal Douglas. "Prevalence of Food Insecurity in Collegiate Athletes Warrants Unique Solutions." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_090.
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Abstract Objectives Food insecurity is a public health concern in the US. Collegiate student-athletes may be at increased risk due to the nutritional and physical demands of performance and, limited time for employment and food preparation/intake. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of food insecurity and its characteristics among The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of student-athletes attending a public university in rural East Texas in 2018 was conducted. A 26-item questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics and the six-item U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module (US-HFSSM), adapted to reflect the prior six months while training, was administered electronically to NCAA student-athletes. Each affirmative response to the US-HFSSM was given a score of “1” and summed to create a raw score ranging from 0–6. Participants with a score of 0–1 were considered food secure; those with a score of 2–4 (low food secure) or 5–6 (very low food secure) were considered food insecure. Results Ninety-one student-athletes (27% response rate) representing 13 sports completed the questionnaire. Participants were 19.81 ± 1.3 years old, mostly female (85.7%), Caucasian (67%), and of normal weight (BMI of 18.5–24.9 kg/m2; 74.7%). Nearly half (39.6%) reported food insecurity despite receiving wide-ranging assistance via scholarship support (86.1%) and/or the possession of a meal plan (42.9%). Food insecure participants reported limited money (25%) and time (19.4%) as barriers to food intake. Independent-samples t tests were conducted to compare grade point average (GPA) and BMI of food secure and food insecure groups. GPA was lower in the food insecure (M = 3.26, SD = .52) than the food secure group (M = 3.58, SD = .41); (t(63) = 3.06, P = .003) while BMI was higher in the food insecure (M = 24.05, SD = 3.56) than the food secure group (M = 22.85, SD = 2.17); (t(52) = –1.807, P = .077). Conclusions Despite the provision of scholarships and meal plans, the prevalence of food insecurity reported among NCAA student-athletes was similar to previous reports among the general collegiate population. Unique solutions that address the increased nutrient demands and time constraints associated with sport participation are warranted. Funding Sources N/A.
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Hamel, Lydia, Ashley Procum, Justin Hunter, Donna Gridley, Kathleen O'Connor, Thomas Fentress, Christopher Goenner, Sahaj Khalsa, and Alan M. Batt. "Local socioeconomic status and paramedic students' academic performance." International Paramedic Practice 10, no. 2 (June 2, 2020): 25–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ippr.2020.10.2.25.
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Research indicates that students of lower socioeconomic status are educationally disadvantaged. This study sought to examine differences in paramedic students' academic performance from counties with varied socioeconomic status in the United States of America. Student performance data and socioeconomic status data were combined for counties within the states of California, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Virginia. Linear multiple regression modelling was performed to determine the relationship between income, high school graduation rate, poverty and food insecurity, with first-attempt scores on the Fisdap Paramedic Readiness Exam versions 3 and 4. Linear regression models indicated that there was a significant relationship between county-level income, poverty, graduation rate, food insecurity, and paramedic student academic performance. It remains unclear what type of relationship exists between individual socioeconomic status and individual academic performance of paramedic students. These findings support the future collection of individual student socioeconomic data to identify issues and mitigate impact on academic performance.
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El Zein, Aseel, Melissa J. Vilaro, Karla P. Shelnutt, Kim Walsh-Childers, and Anne E. Mathews. "Obstacles to university food pantry use and student-suggested solutions: A qualitative study." PLOS ONE 17, no. 5 (May 20, 2022): e0267341. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267341.
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Background In the absence of federal programs and policies to alleviate college student food insecurity, the number of food pantries has grown rapidly in the United States. Yet, no studies, to date, have qualitatively examined students’ experiences with this resource. Objective To explore college students’ perspectives on barriers to using an on-campus food pantry and provide insights into student-suggested solutions. Methods In this qualitative study, 41 college students were recruited from a large public university in the southeastern US with a campus food pantry. Students participated in one-on-one, in-person, semi-structured interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, managed using NVivo 12, and analyzed using inductive, semantic thematic analysis. Results Most students were classified as food insecure (n = 33, 82.5%), and two-thirds identified as pantry users (at least once). The students’ reasons for not using the food pantry indicated resistance and access barriers. Students either ‘chose not to use’ the campus food pantry due to (i) stigma and shame, (ii) perceived insufficient need, (iii) and unsuitable food or they experienced ‘barriers’ due to (i) lack of knowledge and (ii) limited food access. The main reason reported by food insecure non-pantry users was feelings of stigma and shame while that of food insecure pantry users was limited food access. Students suggested three solutions to minimize barriers experienced when utilizing the campus food pantry. These included (i) spreading awareness about the pantry through positive marketing messages that de-stigmatize use, (ii) improving accessibility of fresh produce and protein options, and (iii) improving access through satellite locations and online ordering systems. Conclusion These barriers need to be systematically addressed to normalize food pantry use. Consideration of student recommendations by university program developers and policymakers may be of added value to expand access to food by college students with food insecurity.
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Mei, Jeannie, Aarohee Fulay, and Cindy Leung. "Associations Between College-Student Food Insecurity and Diet at a Large, Public Midwestern University." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 243. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_094.
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Abstract Objectives Food insecurity, a state of not being able to consistently access nutritious food, is an issue that 43% of students on college campuses experience. This study examines the associations between food insecurity and dietary intake in a sample of undergraduate students at a large, public Midwestern university. Methods A Qualtrics survey was completed by 1033 students, recruited from three dining halls as part of a different sugar-sweetened beverage intervention study. Baseline data, collected prior to the intervention, were used in the present study. Food security was assessed using the 6-item Short Form Food Security Survey Module and dietary intake was assessed using the National Cancer Institute 26-item Dietary Screener Questionnaire and the Beverage Intake Questionnaire-15. Generalized linear regression models were used to examine differences in dietary intake by student's food security status. Results After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, food-insecure students reported 9% lower intake of fruits, 9% lower intake of vegetables, 10% higher intake of dairy, 6% higher intake of total added sugars, 10% higher intake of added sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages, 4% higher intake of calcium, and 4% lower intake of fiber, compared to food-secure students. With respect to beverage intake, food-insecure students had 55% higher intake of fruit drinks, 148% higher intake of energy drinks, 129% higher intake of sweetened teas, 46% higher intake of flavored milk, 54% higher intake of total sugar-sweetened beverages, and 66% higher intake of diet soda. Conclusions Despite having similar access to university dining halls, there were significant differences in the diets of college students by food security status, providing more reason to increase food insecurity awareness among college students and contribute to initiatives to alleviate food insecurity, such as on-campus food pantry programs. Funding Sources This study was supported by a grant from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan.
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Hickey, Amanda, Dena Shields, and Margaret Henning. "Perceived Hunger in College Students Related to Academic and Athletic Performance." Education Sciences 9, no. 3 (September 18, 2019): 242. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci9030242.
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The current study examines perceived hunger, which may result from food insecurity, and its effect on academic and athletic performance in students on a liberal arts college campus in New Hampshire. It also examines how students compensate for hunger and their preferences for different types of resources to address hunger. A review of the literature on food insecurity in college students informed the development of a questionnaire on hunger. A mixed-method approach was used to collect qualitative/quantitative data from students of different disciplines. Three hundred and seventy-one students had complete surveys. Thirty-six percent and 34% of students reported that their academic and/or athletic performance, respectively, had been affected by hunger. Forty-seven percent of students responded they would consider taking advantage of an on-campus food pantry. In an open-ended question, students reported concerns about the social stigma related to economic instability and utilizing a food pantry. Our research findings support many on-campus initiatives including the creation of a student-run on-campus food pantry, longer dining common hours, a Swipe It Forward program, and the creation of a task force to address food insecurity on campus and to work with college systems to develop opportunities to better serve students at the college.