U.S. Hunger Stats
Name one subgroup that experiences high rates of food insecurity.
Single mothers, Black families, Latinx families, families with children
Name one food security program in the United States.
WIC, SNAP, NSLP, SBP, SFSP, TEFAP, etc.
Not only does hunger have physical effects, but it can have ___________ effects, as well.
Psychological/emotional
What city did today's reading take place in?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 out of every ___ children live in food insecure households.
5
Name one group that can qualify for WIC.
Pregnant women, new mothers up to 6 months postpartum, breastfeeding mothers up to the infant's 1st birthday, infants, and children up to 5 years old
Prolonged hunger can lead to this medical condition: __________.
Malnutrition
What does EBT stand for?
Electronic Benefits Transfer
Which U.S. state has the highest hunger rate at 19.4%?
Arkansas
What act increased commitment to federal food assistance programs by more than $10 billion over the next 10 years?
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
A drop in _____ _____ releases cortisol and adrenaline, which can lead to irritability and anxiety.
Blood sugar
What is the difference between food banks and food pantries?
Food bank: large-scale regional warehouse that stores, sorts, and distributes bulk food to partner organizations
Food pantry: neighborhood-level site that hands out groceries directly to individuals and families
How many U.S. households were food insecure in 2022?
17 million
Which program was renamed "SNAP"?
The Food Stamp Program
What makes hunger so hard to measure?
How many questions are on the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module?
18
On average, how many people did SNAP serve per month in 2022?
41.1 million
What year was the NSLP enacted? (Hint: after what major world event?)
1946 (After WWII)
What hormone signals hunger in the human body?
Ghrelin
Where was EBT first piloted?
Reading, Pennsylvania