household FOOD SECURITY

“Diet-related disease is linked to eight out of ten leading causes of death worldwide, and obesity is on the rise in many countries. One out of every nine people in the world today is undernourished, and with looming climate changes and growing populations, food insecurity looms as a major global challenge for the future.” Think Global Health

Research has shown that increased access to healthy foods corresponds with healthier dietary practices.

Impaired food security, in terms of malnutrition, caloric deficit, and decreased dietary diversity, may increase susceptibility to infection and worsen the well-being of the infected.

Access to foods that support healthy eating patterns

food security

Food availability

Food access

Food utilization

Food safety

Food stability over time

impaired food security

Impaired food security, in terms of malnutrition, caloric deficit, and decreased dietary diversity, may increase susceptibility to infection and worsen the well-being of the infected.

Healthy eating

Healthy eating can help lower the risk OF CHRONIC DISEASE such as High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Cancers.

barriers and disparities

Food deserts - food sources are lacking or limited and the food is normally with lower nutritional quality.

Households who do not have food venues with healthy choices within walking distance or have limited access to foods that support healthy eating patterns.

Transportation and distance to sources of healthy foods impact low–income and rural communities, especially older adults living in rural communities.

Households without a vehicle or access to convenient public transportation.