- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Education Systems and Policy
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- Indigenous and Place-Based Education
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2016-2025
University of North Carolina Health Care
2019
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
2014-2015
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
2013
University of California, Berkeley
2012
Atkins (United States)
2012
The prevalence of food insecurity in the USA has increased since start COVID-19 pandemic; however, past studies have not examined how security status college students been impacted. purpose this study was to examine changes insecurity; determine proportion experiencing a change status; and identify characteristics associated with from before during pandemic among sample students. We administered cross-sectional online survey large public university Southeastern USA. 10-item U.S. Adult Food...
The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence food insecurity and identify characteristics associated with security status separately for undergraduate graduate students. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis 4819 students from public flagship university in Southeastern US. Students completed an online questionnaire assessing over past 12 months using 10-item US Adult Food Security Survey Module self-reported demographics student characteristics. Data were collected October...
To quantify the number and type of students failing to secure basic needs.Students attending 22 postsecondary schools in United States Fall 2019.The Adult Food Security Module part #RealCollege Survey were used measure food housing insecurity, respectively. Logistic linear regression models assess relationship between selected factors needs insecurities.Participants (n = 22,153) classified as 44.1% 52.3% insecure insecure, Homeless or those who experienced childhood insecurity at greatest...
Abstract Objective: To assess the relationship between food insecurity, sleep quality, and days with mental physical health issues among college students. Design: An online survey was administered. Food insecurity assessed using ten-item Adult Security Survey Module. Sleep measured nineteen-item Pittsburgh Quality Index (PSQI). Mental were three items from Healthy Days Core Multivariate logistic regression conducted to poor health. Setting: Twenty-two higher education institutions....
To estimate the prevalence of high, marginal, low and very food security among a sample college students identify characteristics associated with four different status levels note differences in associations from when is classified as food-secure v. food-insecure.
In 1981, the World Health Organization adopted International Code of Marketing Breast-milk Substitutes ( Code), with subsequent resolutions since then. The contributes to safe and adequate provision nutrition for infants by protecting promoting breastfeeding ensuring that human milk substitutes, when necessary, are used properly through information appropriate marketing distribution. Despite recommendations all member nations implement in its entirety, United States has yet take action...
The majority of studies on food insecurity among college students in the United States have found higher rates than general population. International make up an important group U.S. yet not been focus past research insecurity. This study estimated prevalence and identified characteristics associated with security status international at a large public university Southeastern States.
School nutrition programs mitigate food insecurity and promote healthy eating by offering consistent, nutritious meals to school-aged children in communities across the United States; however, stringent policy guidelines contextual challenges often limit participation. During COVID-19 school closures, most remained operational, adapting quickly innovating maximize reach. This study describes semi-structured interviews with 23 directors North Carolina, which aimed identify multi-level factors...
This article describes a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education-funded (SNAP-Ed) healthy corner store intervention and novel evaluation method for tracking sales of promoted foods in two stores North Carolina. The was designed to encourage the purchase among SNAP participants. Stickers were placed on eligible highlight options as well assist with those products. Store staff removed sticker it sheet that recorded date, number purchased, whether purchased item(s) contained fruit...
Food insecurity prevalence among college students has increased. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food generally but the particular impact on was unclear. In-depth interviews were conducted at four North Carolina universities to determine how impacted access. Students asked about resources they turned and what could do help. Evidence suggests access disrupted during for most students, disruption varied throughout pandemic. provided recommendations can improve Universities need better...