Food Insecurity in USA Case Study - F. o. F. Flashcards
What is the main cause of food insecurity in the US?
- Economic recession
How does economic recession result in food insecurity?
- High unemployment
- Stagnant and falling wages
- Failed government initiatives to increase wages/employment
- Support systems/funding cut
How does poverty influence food insecurity?
- Cost of living rising
- High unemployment
- More families below poverty line
Name an NGO involved in supporting America’s food insecure families.
- Feeding America
What statistic has Feeding America given about families seeking support?
- 54% of families seeking help have one or more person unemployed
How many children in the US face hunger?
- 15 million
What food options are often open to poorer families?
- Cheap, low quality foods
How can a poor diet impact children?
- Poor nutrition leads to physical and mental health problems
- Can lead to academic underachievement
What buzz word can be linked to the impact of poor diet on children?
- Feedback
- Positive Feedback
Which ethnic groups are most affected by food insecurity?
- Latinos
- African-Americans
Why are Latinos and African-Americans most affected by food insecurity?
- Most at risk of discrimination
- Unemployment, poverty
Why are elderly citizens at higher risk of long-term food insecurity?
- They are not employed/have limited support
What is the impact of long-term food insecurity on elderly citizens?
- Forced to chose between medical care and food
Give a named example of an area in the USA that struggles with food insecurity.
- The Bronx, NYC
What portion of the population in the Bronx is food insecure and how many children does this include?
- 37%
- 1 in 4 children
