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Associations between Household- and Child-Referenced Food Security Status and Dietary Intake among Low-Income Urban

Angela C B Trude1, Gabriela M Vedovato2, Shahmir H Ali3

  • 1Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, New York University, New York , NY, USA.

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
|September 27, 2024
PubMed

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Dietary intake varied by child food security (FS) status in Black children. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation improved micronutrient intake for food-secure children, informing targeted policies.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition science
  • Public health
  • Child health

Background:

  • Food security (FS) is crucial for child development.
  • Dietary intake patterns are influenced by socioeconomic factors.
  • Understanding FS and nutrition in urban Black children is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze dietary intake differences based on household and child FS status.
  • To investigate the impact of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation on diet.
  • To inform child-targeted nutrition policies for low-income urban populations.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 451 Black children (ages 9-15) in an urban setting.
  • Utilized USDA 18-item Household Food Security Survey with the 8-item Child Module.
  • Assessed children's dietary intake using a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ).

Main Results:

  • Nutrient intake significantly differed across child FS status, but not household FS status.
  • SNAP participation was linked to improved intake of Vitamin D and Calcium among food-secure children.
  • Child-specific FS assessment revealed distinct nutritional experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Child-specific food security status is a key determinant of nutrient intake.
  • SNAP benefits can enhance micronutrient adequacy for food-secure children.
  • Targeted interventions focusing on child FS are essential for improving nutrition in vulnerable populations.

Keywords:
BlackChildDietFood AssistanceFood InsecurityMicronutrients

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