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ArticleNutrients2025

Systemic Factors Fuel Food Insecurity Among Collegiate Student-Athletes: Qualitative Findings from the Running on Empty Study.

Barbara Gordon, Natalie Christensen, Jenifer Reader

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Barbara GordonNutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Idaho State University-Meridian, Meridian, ID 83642, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6169-258X
Natalie ChristensenAthletic Department, Idaho State University-Pocatello, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.
Jenifer ReaderNutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Idaho State University-Pocatello, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1683-841X

Funding

Combination of discount vouchers and Idaho State University grant funding NA
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Collegiate student-athletes are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity (FI). Prevalence rates range from 9.9% to 65%, although research is limited among this population. BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe challenge of balancing academic and degree progression requirements with training and competition demands can increase the risk for FI among student-athletes. Furthermore, insufficient funds for food has been reported for student-athletes living both on campus and off campus.

methodsThis qualitative study employed a phenomenological design and constructivist theoretical framework to explore the experiences of athletic trainers, sports dietitians/nutritionists, and other professionals working with student-athletes in identifying and addressing FI among student-athletes via a series of online focus groups.

resultsParticipants (

conclusionsAthletic department and university policies and budgetary decisions emerged as potential antagonists of food security among student-athletes. FI mitigation strategies for student-athletes must go beyond simply addressing individual factors. Obtainment of food security among collegiate student-athletes requires system changes at the team/athletic department and university tiers.

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AthletesFood InsecurityStudentsAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleQualitative ResearchUniversitiesYoung Adultcollege athletecollege studentcontributing factorsfood insecurityfood securitynutritionstudent affairsstudent-athleteuniversity student

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PMID40732879
PMCPMC12298077

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