NFS 143 Podcast Project Team 5

Uploaded by jrmccorm on 11/19/2021

Tags: food insecurity   nutrition in the life cycle   team 5   NFS143  

In this episode, we will discuss what food insecurity is, what it looks like for college students, and what we should do about it. Food insecurity is a growing issue in our country today. As we explore the topic of food insecurity focused on college students we see the negative effects on mental health, physical health, and academic performance, especially in students who are part of a minority population. We will conclude with available resources and advocate for increased access to food for insecure populations on college campuses. References: Measurement. (n.d.). Retrieved November 19, 2021, from https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/measurement.aspx Stebleton, M.J., Lee, C.K., & Diamond, K.K. (2020). Understanding the Food Insecurity Experiences of College Students: A Qualitative Inquiry. The Review of Higher Education 43(3), 727-752. doi:10.1353/rhe.2020.0005. Additional Resources: https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Center-for-Health-Wellbeing-at-UVM/food_insecurity_at_UVM.pdf https://www.uvm.edu/health/food-insecurity-working-group-and-data https://vermontfoodhelp.com/learn-more/applicants-participants/college-students https://studentsagainsthunger.org/programs/ https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT https://feedingchittenden.org https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/covid-19/FoodAccessResources http://www.jumpvt.org https://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/faq.php https://nofavt.org/farmshare