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U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module Questions Predict Dietary and Nutrient Quality Among Low-Income Adults to Inform Measures of Nutrition Security-NHANES 2007–2018

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Food security, or enough food to support an active and healthy life, is assessed using the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM). Nutrition security is related, as reliable, fair access to nutritious, safe, and affordable foods for optimal health and well-being. Despite no official nutrition security metric, diet, nutrient quality and food security contribute conceptually to its dimensions. The relationship of affirming questions (indicating food insecurity) within the U.S.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102307

Authors: Mwiza Aline Uwashimimana, Janet A Tooze, Regan Bailey, Aishwarya Ramasethu, Heather A Eicher-Miller

Institutions: Purdue University West Lafayette, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being, No poverty

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000