The gravity of food insecurity among college students represents a critical issue for society at large and particularly for the students, faculty, staff, and administrators of higher education institutions. This article addresses what it means to be food insecure and the physical, mental, social, ...
College students facing food insecurity turn to campus food pantriesAs many as one out of every three college students in the U.S. is dealing with food insecurity, according to Temple University's The Hope Center, and at the University of California, Davis, students line up daily for the s...
Food insecurity is a pressing global concern affecting individuals across all age groups. Despite its widespread impact, a notable gap remains in the literature, particularly in reference to the literature concerning university students. This study aimed
In addition to college students, food insecurity sometimes affects others within the campus community, including faculty members and staff. For instance, 26% of adjunct faculty reported having trouble accessing adequate food or having to reduce the amount of food they ate, according to a 2020 Ameri...
A growing body of research suggests that food insecurity is prevalent on college campuses. But according to a new paper from a team of University of Illinois experts who study food choice issues, just how many college students struggle with having enough
Conclusions Quantitative findings are similar to those of previous studies, particularly relating to vulnerable groups; however, qualitative findings offer a unique perspective regarding students' perceptions of food insecurity, identities as food-insecure college students, and perspectives on addressing it.Ac...
Food insecurity affects nearly half of enrolled students on college campuses. Many are unable to access or afford sufficient food and have resorted to attending classes on an empty stomach or making one meal last all day. Discover how campuses ac...
Food insecurity among college students is associated with negative physical and mental health and lower academic performance and graduation rates. A recent research study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior investigates why over half of co
ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence and identify possible predictors of food insecurity among college students at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa.DesignCross-sectional survey, including the US Department of Agricultures Household Food Security Survey Module, demographic and spending variables.SettingUniversity...
OBJECTIVE- To assess the prevalence and determinants of food insecurity among college students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) during the COVID 19 pandemic. DESIGN- Cross-sectional study that collected online survey data from a convenience sample of college students. Setting- UNLV, ...