Food Insecurity Basics
This term describes the limited or uncertain access to adequate food?
What is food insecurity?
A major economic factor that contributes to food insecurity.
What is poverty?
One population group commonly affected by food insecurity.
Who are children, families, or seniors?
The largest federal nutrition assistance program in the United States.
What is SNAP?
Food insecurity increases the risk for this chronic disease.
What is diabetes, heart disease, or obesity
Food insecurity is about access, not just this common misconception.
What is hunger?
Rising grocery prices and inflation make this harder for families.
What is affording food?
Seniors are at higher risk due to fixed incomes and rising this cost.
What are medical or healthcare costs?
This program supports pregnant women, infants, and young children.
What is WIC?
Food insecurity can negatively affect this aspect of mental health.
What is stress, anxiety, or depression?
True or False: Food insecurity only happens in low-income countries.
What is false?
Limited transportation can reduce access to this.
What are grocery stores or food retailers?
Food insecurity can negatively impact children’s performance here.
What is school?
mmunity organizations that provide free food to those in need.
What are food banks or food pantries?
Children experiencing food insecurity may have delays in this.
What is growth or development?
The federal definition of food insecurity includes both quality and this.
What is quantity of food?
Job loss, illness, or housing instability are examples of this.
What is financial instability?
Families are more vulnerable when this essential expense increases.
What is housing or childcare?
This school-based program helps reduce child food insecurity.
What is the National School Lunch Program?
Food insecurity leads to higher healthcare costs due to preventable this.
What is hospitalization or emergency care?
Food insecurity can be long term or this type that is temporary
What is short term or acute food insecurity?
Food deserts are communities with limited access to this.
What are healthy, affordable foods?
This group often sacrifices meals so others can eat.
Who are parents or caregivers?
Name one food assistance resource besides SNAP.
What are Meals on Wheels, mobile pantries, food drives, or community meals?
Long-term food insecurity can shorten this.
What is life expectancy?