Food Insecurity

Food Insecurity Basics

100

Question: What is the term used when people cannot afford or access enough healthy food?

Food insecurity

200

What condition is often confused with food insecurity but is actually a symptom of it?

 Answer: Hunger

300

 What level of food insecurity includes worry about food but little change in diet?

Answer: Marginal food insecurity

400

Question: What level of food insecurity involves reduced quality or variety of food?

Moderate food insecurity

500

Question: What is the most severe level of food insecurity that includes disrupted eating patterns?

 Answer: Severe food insecurity

Mental Health Effects

100

Question: What two common mental health conditions are linked to food insecurity?

 Answer: Anxiety and depression

200

Question: How can food insecurity affect a student’s ability to perform in school?

Answer: It makes it harder to focus and concentrate

300

Question: What stress hormone increases when people worry about food and finances?

Answer: Cortisol

400

Question: How might stress from food insecurity affect behavior toward others?

Answer: Increased irritability or aggression

500

Question: What serious mental health risk is linked to long-term food insecurity?

 Answer: Suicidal thoughts

Physical Health Impacts

100

Question: Why does the brain need proper nutrition to function well?

Answer: It needs fuel to think, remember, and focus

200

Question: Name one physical illness linked to food insecurity.

Answer: Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, or high blood pressure

300

Question: How can chronic stress affect blood pressure?

 Answer: It raises blood pressure

400

Question: Which body system is affected when muscles stay tense for long periods?

 Answer: The musculoskeletal system

500

Question: Which body system can be affected by stress-related breathing problems?

 Answer: The respiratory system

Stress & Coping

100

Question: What type of stress can improve confidence and decision-making?
 

Answer: Good stress

200

Question: What type of stress happens when bad events occur, but support helps recovery?

 Answer: Tolerable stress

300

Question: What type of stress is harmful and can damage the brain and body over time?

 Answer: Toxic stress

400

Question: What is one unhealthy coping behavior people may use when stressed?

 Answer: Overeating, smoking, drinking alcohol, or poor sleep

500

Question: What is one healthy activity that helps reduce stress?

Answer: Yoga, music, art, meditation, walking, or sports

Families, Children & Support

100

Question: What do parents often worry about when experiencing food insecurity?

 Answer: Being able to feed their children

200

Question: Why do families often buy cheaper, less healthy food options?

 Answer: Because healthier food is more expensive

300

Question: What challenge do local food banks face as food insecurity increases?

 Answer: Increased demand they cannot always meet

400

Question: What U.S. program helps families afford food?

 Answer: SNAP

500

Question: How can helping children recognize hunger and fullness improve their health?

21. Answer: It helps build a healthier relationship with food