Food Insecurity and Changes in Diet Quality and Body Mass Index z-Scores Among Elementary School Students

Conclusion: Household food insecurity may widen weight disparities among elementary school-aged children. Further studies are needed to identify the role of diet quality in weight changes among children with food insecurity. Clinical Trial Registration Number: NCT01538615, NCT02029976, NCT02973815.PMID:38546529 | DOI:10.1089/chi.2023.0185

Source: Childhood Obesity - March 28, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Jiwoo Lee Erika Helgeson Melissa L Horning Kristin M Elgesma Martha Y Kubik Jayne A Fulkerson Source Type: research