Associations Between Household- and Child-Referenced Food Security Status and Dietary Intake Among Low-Income Urban Black Children

Overview

Journal J Hunger Environ Nutr

Date 2024 Sep 27

PMID 39329166

Authors

Angela C B Trude

Gabriela M Vedovato

Shahmir H Ali

Maureen M Black

Joel Gittelsohn

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Abstract

We examined whether dietary intake differs across household and child food security (FS) status, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation among Black children (ages 9-15) in a low-income urban setting. This cross-sectional survey used the USDA 18-item Household Food Security Survey, that includes the 8-item Child Module, and a validated FFQ to assess children's diet (n=451). Nutrient intake differed across child FS status, but not household FS. SNAP participation was associated with better micronutrient intake (vitamin D and calcium) among food secure children. Assessing child-specific FS and nutrient adequacy clarifies children's actual experience and informs child-targeted policies.

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