Abstract
We examined whether dietary intake differs across household and child food security (FS) status, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation among Black children (ages 9–15) in a low-income urban setting. This cross-sectional survey used the USDA 18-item Household Food Security Survey, which includes the 8-item Child Module, and a validated FFQ to assess children’s diet (n = 451). Nutrient intake differed across child FS status, but not household FS. SNAP participation was associated with better micronutrient intake (vitamin D and calcium) among food secure children. Assessing child-specific FS and nutrient adequacy clarifies children’s actual experience and informs child-targeted policies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - 2022 |
Keywords
- black
- child
- diet
- food assistance
- Food insecurity
- micronutrients
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health