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Understanding Food and Nutrition Insecurity Among College Students: Evidence from a Cross-Campus Study.

Kritee Niroula, Summaya Abdul Razak, Jolaade Kalinowski, Loneke T Blackman Carr, Amy Gorin, Kristen Cooksey Stowers

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Article in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Kritee NiroulaDepartment of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8866-8299
Summaya Abdul RazakDepartment of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
Jolaade KalinowskiDepartment of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
Loneke T Blackman CarrDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4708-8540
Amy GorinDepartment of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1033-7163
Kristen Cooksey StowersDepartment of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7988-8011

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Abstract

backgroundFood insecurity is defined as having limited access to food, while nutrition insecurity is characterized as a lack of consistent access to affordable and acceptable foods that support health, manage or prevent disease, and meet daily nutritional needs. College students face increased risks of food and nutrition insecurity, yet the issue is understudied. This study examined the patterns of food and nutrition insecurity among students at a public university across main and regional campuses.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey using Qualtrics for participant recruitment in November 2023. The USDA's 10-item toolFood insecurity was measured using the USDA's 10-item tooland housing security was measured using the U.S. Census Bureau's National Survey of Income and Program Participation 6-item tool. We used ANOVAs and logistic regression to examine differences across demographics. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 29.

resultsThere were 6538 student responses. Of these, 36% of students were food insecure, while 20% were nutritionally insecure. Comparatively, food and nutrition insecurity were significantly higher among students with low-income (

conclusionsThe study findings reveal disparities in food and nutrition insecurity among a diverse student population at a public university. Addressing the issue among them is crucial and requires a multifaceted, inclusive approach. Emergency financial assistance and structural interventions that promote housing security are warranted.

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Food InsecurityFood SupplyStudentsAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesUniversitiesYoung Adultfood insecurityhigher educationhousing insecuritynutrition insecurityuniversity students

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