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Area of Science:

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  • Sociology
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • Food insecurity and hunger are emerging public health concerns on U.S. college campuses.
  • Prevalence rates among U.S. undergraduates range from 14.1% to 58.8%, significantly higher than U.S. households (12.3%).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of food insecurity and hunger among undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin.
  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with food insecurity and hunger in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 1,069 undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014-2015.
  • Utilized the validated 6-item USDA food security module, administered anonymously in class.
  • Demographic characteristics of the sample were representative of the overall undergraduate population.

Main Results:

  • Food insecurity was reported by 23.5% of students; 31% reported ever being hungry.
  • Most food-insecure students (96%) did not experience food insecurity before college.
  • Factors associated with higher odds of food insecurity included being a first-generation student, Hispanic ethnicity, later birth order, and lower financial management confidence.

Conclusions:

  • The transition to college represents a vulnerable period for the onset of food insecurity and hunger.
  • Specific ethnic groups and students with limited financial management skills face higher risks.
  • Further research is needed on long-term impacts and effective campus interventions.