Eliza Short, Lindsay N Kohler, Douglas Taren, Rhonda Gonzalez, Denise J Roe, Melanie Hingle
{"title":"Diet Quality Following Food Pantry Visit Differs by Ethnicity.","authors":"Eliza Short, Lindsay N Kohler, Douglas Taren, Rhonda Gonzalez, Denise J Roe, Melanie Hingle","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2020.1860849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2020.1860849","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Food insecurity is associated with poor diet quality and increased diet-related disease risk. Food pantry clients (n=194) completed one 24-hour dietary recall and the Healthy Eating Index-2015 was used to evaluate diet quality. Differences in diet quality relative to participants' last food pantry visit and self-reported ethnicity were evaluated using two-way ANOVA. Food pantry visits within 1-4 days compared to ≥5 days were associated with higher diet quality in non-Hispanics (<i>p</i>=0.01) but diet quality remained the same in Hispanics. Interventions to improve diet quality in food pantry users must consider potential ethnic differences when program planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"17 1","pages":"69-84"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/19320248.2020.1860849","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10459039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher R Long, Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, Brett Rowland, Bonnie Faitak, Mary M Bailey, Joel Gittelsohn, Caitlin E Caspi, Jill Niemeier, Emily S English, Pearl A McElfish
{"title":"Food Pantry Usage Patterns are Associated with Client Sociodemographics and Health.","authors":"Christopher R Long, Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, Brett Rowland, Bonnie Faitak, Mary M Bailey, Joel Gittelsohn, Caitlin E Caspi, Jill Niemeier, Emily S English, Pearl A McElfish","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.2001404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.2001404","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Characterizing food pantry (FP) clients' FP usage patterns may provide opportunities to tailor health-related interventions. Respondents (n=245) at seven FPs reported their frequency and reliance on FPs and their sociodemographics, health status, and health-related trade-offs. Clients were categorized via latent class analysis. Higher FP usage was associated with being older, having a household member with heart disease, and putting off buying medicine to buy food. Lower FP usage was associated with higher levels of education and having a household member with cancer. Findings highlight the potential importance of measuring FP clients' degree of FP use.</p>","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"17 3","pages":"408-424"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9355513/pdf/nihms-1766949.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10807833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher R Long, Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, Mary M Bailey, Brett Rowland, Emily English, Pearl A McElfish
{"title":"Food insecurity and chronic diseases among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the US: results of a population-based survey.","authors":"Christopher R Long, Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, Mary M Bailey, Brett Rowland, Emily English, Pearl A McElfish","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.1873883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.1873883","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Data from the 2014 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) National Health Interview Survey were used to examine associations between food security and individual chronic diseases, total number of chronic diseases, and general health status among 637 NHPI adults with income below 200 percent federal poverty level. Very low food security was associated with hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Very low food security and marginal food security were associated with having any chronic disease and with having a higher number of chronic diseases. Risk for food insecurity increased as health status decreased. These associations had not previously been documented for NHPI.</p>","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"17 1","pages":"53-68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/19320248.2021.1873883","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10450500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jean A McDougall, Shoshana Adler Jaffe, Dolores D Guest, Andrew L Sussman
{"title":"The Balance Between Food and Medical Care: Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Cancer Survivors and Informal Caregivers.","authors":"Jean A McDougall, Shoshana Adler Jaffe, Dolores D Guest, Andrew L Sussman","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.1892295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.1892295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Defined as an inability to acquire enough food because of insufficient money or other resources, the prevalence of food insecurity is markedly higher among cancer survivors than the general population. The objective of this qualitative study was to understand and characterize the experience of food insecurity from the perspective of cancer survivors' and their informal caregivers using qualitative interviews. Barriers to healthy eating, behaviors and strategies in times of food shortage, and unmet educational needs shaped the experience of food insecurity. These experiences and insights for addressing food insecurity in oncology practice have broad implications for future interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"17 3","pages":"380-396"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/19320248.2021.1892295","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10825834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caitlin E Caspi, Molly De Marco, Emily Welle, Claire Sadeghzadeh, Leah Chapman, Lisa J Harnack, Rebekah Pratt
{"title":"A qualitative analysis of SNAP and minimum wage policies as experienced by workers with lower incomes.","authors":"Caitlin E Caspi, Molly De Marco, Emily Welle, Claire Sadeghzadeh, Leah Chapman, Lisa J Harnack, Rebekah Pratt","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.1997859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.1997859","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Work-related policies, including minimum wage and food assistance work requirements, can affect food security for people with lower incomes. This study conducted 112 qualitative interviews to understand participant policy experiences in two contexts (Raleigh, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota). Participants experienced frequent, destabilizing changes to their United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which they identified as part of a broader safety net. Raleigh workers described an unsupportive policy environment; Minneapolis workers reaped few benefits from an ongoing wage increase. Many workers face complex financial tradeoffs; more sophisticated evaluations should consider broader policy contexts and long-range effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"17 4","pages":"521-539"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9477082/pdf/nihms-1766674.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10451030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Savoie-Roskos, Caleb N. Harrison, C. Coombs, Jackie Hendrickson, Rachel Hawes, Madison Barney, Jamie Doxey, H. LeBlanc
{"title":"Food Insecurity Exists among College Students at a Midsized University in Utah","authors":"M. Savoie-Roskos, Caleb N. Harrison, C. Coombs, Jackie Hendrickson, Rachel Hawes, Madison Barney, Jamie Doxey, H. LeBlanc","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.2022367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.2022367","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study examined the prevalence of and identified characteristics associated with food insecurity among students at a midsized university in Utah. A cross-sectional survey of university students (n = 952) was conducted. Nearly 33% (n = 302) of students experienced food insecurity in the past 30 days. A weak, yet significant association was found between food security status and gender, marital status, year in school, employment, use of food assistance, use of other assistance, use of the on-campus food pantry, and parental education level. There is a need for increased awareness of on-campus programs and policies aimed at reducing food insecurity among college students.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"154 1","pages":"36 - 46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78521021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Gerstein, Katie A Brown, Hanna Kelley, K. McKee, Ann Lokuta
{"title":"FIELD NOTES: PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, & POLICIES:* Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Advancing Sustainable Food Systems","authors":"D. Gerstein, Katie A Brown, Hanna Kelley, K. McKee, Ann Lokuta","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.2014379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.2014379","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are experts in a wide range of food, health and nutrition topics. RDNs also play an important role in supporting sustainable food systems. However, not all RDNs and other food system stakeholders realize RDN’s role in supporting sustainable food systems – applying a skillset that is central to the RDN profession. Using the lens of the five professional entry points identified by the Cultivating Sustainable Food and Water Systems: A Nutrition-Focused Framework for Action, we provide a snapshot of how a clinical, retail and public health dietitian support sustainability in their local food system every day.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"15 1","pages":"261 - 264"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78973443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Ezekekwu, Sonali S. Salunkhe, J’Aime C. Jennings, Brandy N. Kelly Pryor
{"title":"Community-Based and System-Level Interventions for Improving Food Security and Nutritious Food Consumption: A Systematic Review","authors":"E. Ezekekwu, Sonali S. Salunkhe, J’Aime C. Jennings, Brandy N. Kelly Pryor","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.2021120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.2021120","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT As studies examining the effectiveness of food security interventions collectively are sparse, this review examined the most effective community-based and system-level interventions that have increased nutritious food consumption across food-insecure populations. Following PRISMA-guidelines, 22 articles included were classified into six categories: Educational and Behavioral Programs; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs; Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer; Discounted Food Options; Emergency Food Assistance Programs; and Multicomponent Programs. This review concludes that future considerations for positively impacting food security and nutritious food intake should give attention to community and system-level multicomponent interventions that address the specific social and economic barriers facing the target population.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"181 1","pages":"149 - 169"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73728779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Bullock, Spring R. Dawson-McClure, K. Truesdale, D. Ward, A. Aiello, A. Ammerman
{"title":"State-wide School Breakfast Promotion Initiatives and Trends in School Breakfast Participation","authors":"S. Bullock, Spring R. Dawson-McClure, K. Truesdale, D. Ward, A. Aiello, A. Ammerman","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.2015501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.2015501","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT A variety of policies and practices have been implemented to increase participation in the National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the impact of these initiatives on SBP participation is not known. The purpose of this study was to determine whether new SBP policies and practices implemented in North Carolina were associated with an improvement in SBP participation. A mixed modeling approach was used to assess longitudinal patterns of change in district-level and school-level SBP participation rates between 2007 and 2015. Most of the policy initiatives implemented in NC were associated with an increase in participation either at the school or district level.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"1 1","pages":"815 - 833"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91068140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Susan P Harvey, Heather Valentine, L. Landfried, Jaehoon Lee, C. Gibson
{"title":"Food Insecurity and Health-Related Quality of Life among SNAP Nutrition Incentive Participants","authors":"Susan P Harvey, Heather Valentine, L. Landfried, Jaehoon Lee, C. Gibson","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2021.2009951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.2009951","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) Heartland project is a USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive funded program designed to incentivize the purchase of fruits and vegetables (FV) by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients. This study examined the influence of DUFB Heartland on food security, FV intake, and health-related quality of life. Food-insecure SNAP participants experienced physically (p < .05, d = 0.26) or mentally (p < .001, d = 0.40) unhealthy days more often than those who were food secure. Food-insecure respondents reported more positive effects from DUFB Heartland compared to food-secure respondents (p < .01, V = 0.20).","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"9 1","pages":"540 - 552"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89796260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}