ArticlePublic health nutrition2026
Food insecurity and cultural food access among international college students in the USA.
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Abstract
objectiveA high rate of food insecurity among college students has been documented in various studies. Knowledge gaps exist regarding food insecurity and cultural food access among international college students. We explored the demographic correlations of food insecurity and cultural food access and affordability for international college students.
designCross-sectional online survey from 2 to 16 November 2022.
settingA public university in the southwestern USA.
participantsThree hundred and thirty-five international undergraduate and graduate students.
resultsAbout 22 % of the sample reported high food security, 18 % marginal food security, 30 % low food security and 31 % very low food security. Twenty-seven percent reported that they were able to find cultural foods at the university, and 29 % reported that they were able to afford the cultural foods available on campus. Enrolment status, primary caregiver status, housing location and vehicle ownership predicted food security status. Region of origin, gender, being a primary caregiver for an adult with special needs and vehicle ownership were associated with access to cultural foods. Region of origin, being a primary caregiver for children, housing location and vehicle ownership were associated with being able to afford cultural foods on campus. The predictors differ between undergraduate and graduate international students.
conclusionResearchers and student services professionals who develop programmes and resources to support international students should consider differences within the group of international students, especially differences by region of origin and degree status (undergraduate
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