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Background: Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to nutritious food. The effects of food insecurity are detrimental for all, but especially for children given its vast and… Click to show full abstract
Background: Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to nutritious food. The effects of food insecurity are detrimental for all, but especially for children given its vast and long-term consequences. Up to 16 million (21%) of US children are affected, and California is ranked 19th in the nation with a child food insecurity rate of 12.5%. Identifying these individuals and intervening expeditiously is crucial as children of food-insecure households are lacking more than just food: they are more likely to become ill, iron deficient, and obese. They are at …
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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