Family Food Research Articles

Strengthening Food Security Reduces The Anemic Status of Pregnant Women and Encourages Breastfeeding Immediately after Delivery in the Coastal Area of Central Tapanuli

According to WHO and UNICEF recommendations, one way to prevent stunting is exclusive breastfeeding until the baby is six months old. The aim of the study was to strengthen family food security through local food and nutrition literacy using behavior-based nutrition education methods (social cognitive theory). Action research is the method used, and the participants are pregnant women who moderately work as housewives, originate from food-insecure families, and have family incomes below the regional minimum wage of 30 people. Prior to the intervention, the consumption of pregnant women was measured using a 24-hour food recall and measurements of haemoglobin levels. For 12 weeks, community health professionals provided home visits and face-to-face lectures for pregnant women on local food literacy and nutrition interventions. Pregnant women consumed an average of 1926.3 calories prior to the intervention; 2315.2 calories were consumed after the intervention. Before the intervention, there were 19 pregnant women with anaemia (63.3%); after the intervention, there were only 4 (13.3%). There were 20 breastfeeding mothers (66.7%) on the first day. Pregnant women's nutrient consumption and dietary diversity increased as a result of the local food literacy and nutrition intervention, which was implemented for 4 months.

‘I’d never cook it now’: an exploration of intergenerational transference and its role in facilitating family food sustainability

PurposeThis paper aims to develop a deeper understanding of what (un)sustainable food behaviours and values are transmitted across generations, to what extent this transference happens and the sustainability challenges resulting from this for individuals and households.Design/methodology/approachA total of 25 semi-structured in-depth interviews are analysed regarding the value of inherited food, family food rituals, habits and traditions, aspects of food production and understanding of sustainability.FindingsIntergenerational transferences are significant in shaping (un)sustainable consumption throughout life, and those passed-on behaviours and values offer opportunities for lifelong sustainable change and food consumption reappraisal in daily life, beyond early years parenting and across diverse households.Research limitations/implicationsParticipants were limited to British families, although the sample drew on multiple ethnic heritages. Future research could study collectivist versus more individualistic cultural influence; explore intergenerational transference of other diverse households, such as multigeneration or in rural and urban locations, or whether sustainable crossover derived from familial socialisation continues into behaviours and values beyond food.Practical implicationsThe findings show the importance of families and intergenerational transference to the embedding of sustainable consumption behaviours. Mundane family life is a critical source of sustainable learning, and marketers should prioritise understanding of the context and relationships that drive sustainable consumer choices. Opportunities for intentional and unintentional sustainable learning exist throughout life, and marketers and policymakers can both disrupt unsustainable and encourage sustainable behaviours with appropriate interventions, such as nostalgic or well-being communications. The paper sheds light on flexible sustainable identities and how ambivalence or accelerated lives can deflect how policy messages are received, preventing sustainable choices.Originality/valueThe findings provide greater understanding about the mechanisms responsible for the sustainable transformation of consumption habits, suggesting intergenerational transferences are significant in shaping (un)sustainable food consumption throughout life. The study shows secondary socialisation can play a critical role in the modification of early behaviour patterns of food socialisation. The authors found individuals replicate food behaviours and values from childhood, but through a process of lifelong learning, can break formative habits, particularly with reverse socialisation influences that prioritise sustainable behaviours.

Prevalence and associations between food insecurity and overweight/obesity among native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adolescents.

This study estimates the prevalence of, and associations between, family food insecurity and overweight/obesity among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adolescents and explores socio-demographic factors which might have a moderation effect on the association. Cross-sectional study using 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey data reported by a parent or guardian. Family-level food security was assessed by the US Department of Agriculture 10-item questionnaire. BMI for age and sex ≥ 85th and 95th percentiles defined overweight and obesity, respectively, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria. The USA, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. 383 NHPI adolescents aged 12-17 in the USA. A third (33·5 %) of NHPI adolescents aged 12-17 were overweight (19·1 %) or obese (14·4 %); 8·1 % had low food security; and 8·5 % had very low food security. Mean family food security score was 1·06, which corresponds to marginal food security. We found no association between family food insecurity and adolescent overweight/obesity or between any other covariates and overweight/obesity, except for family Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation. Odds of being overweight/obese were 77 % lower for adolescents in families participating in SNAP (OR: 0·23, 95 % CI: 0·08, 0·64, P = 0·007). The association between SNAP participation and lower odds of overweight/obesity was particularly pronounced for adolescent girls in food-insecure families. The association between SNAP participation and lower odds of overweight/obesity suggests potential benefit of research to determine whether interventions to increase SNAP enrollment would improve NHPI adolescents' health outcomes.

Designing a sustainable fish closed-loop supply chain network under uncertainty.

There is increasing attention to the sustainable development of supply chain (SC) and reverse logistics (RL) in the contemporary competitive economy, notably in the food sector, by scholars and stakeholders. This study investigates a sustainable closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) for fish due to its high value in the family food basket, its perishability, and the importance of waste product recycling. A multi-objective mathematical model is developed under uncertainty and sustainability criteria to optimize production rates with the aim of better distribution among different demand markets, total costs, social issues, and negative environmental effects (e.g., CO2 emissions and unused/waste products). A combination of exact, meta-heuristic, and hybrid meta-heuristic algorithms are used to solve the suggested model. Then, the optimal solutions are found using the Taguchi method by evaluating the best initial replies. The solutions are evaluated based on various performance metrics. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the "filtering/displaced ideal solution" methods determine the best solution approach. Moreover, a case study with a trout CLSC in Northern Iran is examined. In addition, the Lingo software utilizes the ε-constraint method to evaluate and check the performance of the algorithms under different levels of uncertainty. Finally, sensitivity analyses are carried out to confirm the efficacy of the proposed algorithms. The findings demonstrate the proposed network's outstanding consistency with the algorithms used and its application and efficiency.

Factors Causing Stunting in Toddlers in Gunung Baran Village, Panyabungan District, Mandailing Natal Regency

Stunt on child reflect condition fail grow on child consequence from chronic malnutrition, so child be too short for especially her age in the first 1,000 days of life (HPK). This study aims to determine factors that cause stunting in toddlers based on a lack of caregivers well, health services are still limited including ANC services, lack of coverage nutritious food, lack of clean water and sanitation coverage, economic status, LBW. Type study This characteristic descriptive with technique total sampling with amount 30 respondent. From the results of research based on the knowledge of the majority of knowledgeable mothers Enough as much 20 respondent. based on nanny Which not enough Good majority good knowledge as many as 24 respondents (80%), based on limited service ANC majority knowledgeable Good as much 21 respondent (70%), based on lack of access family food nutritious majority knowledgeable Enough as much 19 respondents (63.33%), based on the family's lack of access to clean water and sanitation majority knowledgeable Good as much 13 respondent (43.33%), based on status the majority of the economy is knowledgeable enough as many as 15 respondents (50%), based on LBW majority have child normal as much 26 respondent (86.67%). Results From the analysis it can be concluded that mothers are knowledgeable enough, but do not use it enough knowledge the so from That Mother can Mother can clarify benefit Which important For health And to power health so that more maximum in give promotion health to Mother about factor reason happening stunting

Sosialisasi Pengaplikasi Centrifugal Force Dalam Memproduksi Minyak Kelapa Murni

Cooking oil is one of the staple ingredients that is widely used in household and industrial needs. The high price of cooking oil has an impact on the food security of a family. Repeated use of cooking oil will also have an impact on family health. So it is necessary to socialize the healthy and quality cooking oil using virgin coconut oil. The purpose of this socialization was directed to the group of housewives in Pumo Village, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency. The economic condition of this housewife is classified as lower middle class. The Pumo Village Housewives Group (partner) is located in a coastal area with extraordinary coconut potential. Utilization of coconut is only limited to being sold in the form of coconuts, either young (degan) or old (copra). Though the potential will be greater if the processing is carried out, especially in the form of pure coconut oil. The solution offered to this problem is the application of science and technology with simple technology, namely centrifugal force as an effort to become independent partners in producing virgin coconut oil. The virgin coconut oil produced is not only to support family food security, but also to be a business opportunity for partners. The results of this service, the community can know the techniques of making, packaging products and entrepreneurship in the field of making virgin coconut oil.

Exploring Barriers to Healthy Eating Among Women in Their Role as New Mothers with a Theory-Driven Questionnaire

ObjectivesThis study aims to propose and evaluate a theory-driven questionnaire addressing barriers to healthy eating among mothers of young children.MethodsStatements drawing upon the Social Cognitive Theory were developed/gathered based on literature review and previous qualitative research. Part I (43 items) included general barriers, attitudes to nutrition advice and outcome expectations. Part II (9 items) included subjective knowledge and general self-efficacy scales. An online survey was undertaken with 267 Danish women. The validation process included content and face validity, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and reliability analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) tested possible associations between the constructs and potential health outcomes (BMI and healthiness of eating habits).ResultsThe EFA supported an adequate factorial validity with a 5-factor, 37-item structure model for Part I, and a high internal reliability of Parts I and II (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.7). The CFA revealed an association between certain constructs and perceived healthiness of eating and BMI. Results support the reliability and factorial validity of the social cognitive measures assessing barriers to healthy eating among mothers.Conclusions for PracticeThese promising findings of reliability and initial validity suggest that researchers and practitioners interested in identifying women who face difficulties in the family food environment may find the scales useful. We propose a short version of the questionnaire for health practitioners.

Studying the Effect of Land Ownership on Family Food Security in the Barbardiya Municipality: Quantitative Findings from a One-Way ANOVA

This study uses a quantitative technique, more particularly a one-way ANOVA, to examine how land ownership affects households' capacity to attain food security in the Barbardiya Municipality. A quantitative research technique was utilized to gather numerical data from a sample of 371 houses in the municipality that were randomly chosen. The data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA to look for variations in the average evaluations of food sufficiency among various landholding categories. The research used the ANOVA, Welch, and Brown-Forsythe tests, as well as Tukey HSD post hoc analysis, to compare the size of the land in Katha among five food sufficiency groups. The findings suggested that there may be some variance in mean land size among food sufficiency groups, with the "Surplus" and "3 months" groups probably differing. The hypothesis testing did not discover any notable differences in the mean size of land across the various groups. The variance in land area that is related to differences between the categories is represented by the sum of squares between groups, degrees of freedom, and mean square, whereas the variance in land area that cannot be explained by differences between the categories are represented by the sum of squares within groups, degrees of freedom, and mean square. The study argues that rather than increasing the amount of land holdings, measures to improve food security should focus on boosting food storage and enhancing access to food. But it's also important to consider how community power dynamics could affect resource distribution, as well as the underlying social and economic structures that support inequality.

Is "small quantity lipid nutrition supplement" (SQ-LNS) a sustainable and pragmatic strategy to prevent malnutrition?

Young child malnutrition and food insecurity is the result of many factors including social and economic inequities, disempowerment of women, inadequate support for breastfeeding, degraded environments, poor sanitation, unsafe water, violence and conflict. In this complex context, humanitarian agencies have a responsibility to guard against unintended consequences and ensure that the promotion of “quick fix” interventions do no harm. One such intervention is the Small Quantity Lipid Nutrition Supplement (SQ-LNS), that UNICEF is recommending for introduction into national nutrition programs to reduce mortality. The authors believe this recommendation is based on questionable evidence. They point to a fundamental flaw that trials compared “an intervention (SQ-LNS)” with “no comparable food-based intervention.” In effect, a pre-determined outcome. Also present is a conflict of interest, with support and intellectual input coming from interested food companies. Many other concerns are listed: SQ-LNS is an ultra-processed food (UPF), as defined by Nova Classification; daily feeding to children with poor diets will not improve dietary diversity and may undermine confidence in more culturally appropriate and nutritious family foods; the double burden of malnutrition and the emerging pandemic of overnutrition; the environmental impact of packaging and most importantly the clear potential for commercial exploitation. The widespread use of SQ-LNS in the face of food poverty is viewed as an unsustainable, unsafe and nutritionally inappropriate response. UN and humanitarian agencies should use their considerable diplomatic influence to challenge corporate-led food systems and support governments in their efforts to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and the provision of diverse complementary foods.

Social context and moderate-severe food and nutritional insecurity in families with children aged 0-59 months, Paraíba, Brazil, 2017-2018.

To analyze the association between the social context (demographic, socioeconomic and social support factors) and moderate-severe food and nutritional insecurity in families with children aged 0-59 months enrolled in municipal kindergartens in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Brazilian municipalities prioritized for the prevention of childhood obesity. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the social context of the family (demographic profile of the child, socioeconomic situation and social support) as well as the Brazilian food insecurity scale. The association between the independent variables and moderate-severe food and nutrition insecurity was determined by applying Poisson regression to estimate crude and adjusted prevalence ratios and their respective 95% confidence intervals. We included 382 families; 27.2% had moderate-severe food and nutrition insecurity. In addition, dysfunctional families with children under 24 months, from less affluent classes, beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program and without social support (material, emotional/informational and interaction) were more likely to present the outcome. Our results show that 27.2% of the families had moderate-severe food and nutritional insecurity, were beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program, dysfunctional and did not have social support. Therefore, the identification of these factors would be useful to improve family food and nutritional security.

Empowerment Of Posyandu Pakis Kembang As An Independent Effort To Source Healthy Food For Children And Families

Kebutuhan pangan sehat merupakan hal yang sulit didapatkan saat ini disamping karena petani yang menggunakan pestisida dan bahan kimia logam berat yang dapat mengganggu kesehatan, faktor lainnya juga disebabkan karena kurangnya pengetahuan keluarga dalam mengenal berbagai alternatif sumber makanan sehat serta cara pengolahannya. Kurangnya pengetahuan tersebut berdampak pada kesadaran masyarakat mengenai pentingnya menyediakan makanan sehat bagi anak dan keluarga yang rendah ditunjukkan dengan perilaku masyarakat dalam konsumsi makanan yang tidak memperhatikan bahan berkualitas. Hal ini mengakibatkan permasalahan gangguan kesehatan terutama gangguan gizi yang kerap terjadi pada anak dalam masa pertumbuhan. Peran masyarakat perlu ditingkatkan dalam memenuhi ketersediaan sumber pangan sehat bagi keluarga mulai dari mengenal berbagai bahan alternatif sumber gizi yang ada disekitar sebagai bahan dasar sampai dengan cara pengelolaannya. Pengoptimalan kelompok masyarakat yang berpotensi secara langsung dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan keluarga menjadi sasaran dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini. Luaran pengabdian mewujudkan upaya keluarga secara mandiri dalam menyediakan makanan sehat bagi anak dan keluarga khususnya bagi anggota Posyandu Pakis Kembang. Metode yang dilakukan melalui 3 tahap yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan dan monitoring evaluasi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan selama 4 bulan. Kegiatan diawali dengan sosialisasi dan pemberian materi gizi pada anak dan keluarga serta mengenal sumber protein yang berpotensi disekitar rumah. Materi kedua mengenai dteksi dini tumbuhkembang dan simulasi oleh Ibu. Materi ketiga pengolahan makanan dan penghitungan estimasi zat gizi pada olahan makanan. Pertemuan keempat dilakukan demontrasi dan pendampingan pengolahan makanan dan penghitungan Zat Gizi pada olahan makanan. Pada temuan deteksi dini tumbuhkembang didapatkan hasil 2 anak mengalami dangguan gizi dan stunting sehingga dilakukan tindak lanjut koordinasi dengan tim Kesehatan di Puskesmas Pakis. Tindak lanjut kegiatan disarankan melakukan sosialisasi hasil kegiatan pada posyandu lain sehingga dapat dilakukan antisipasi maupun deteksi dini masalah Gizi pada cakupan lebih luas di Desa Pakis Kembang

Achieving a healthy home food environment: perspectives on parents' nutrition education needs when living with food insecurity.

The familial food environment is influenced by many factors, including food insecurity, food accessibility, and foods accepted by the family. These factors can facilitate or hinder caregivers' ability to support a healthy home food environment. The aim of this research was to explore the barriers to, perspectives on, and nutrition education needs identified by food-insecure parents which would then inform a community-based nutrition education program. A qualitative study used focus group data that were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a constant comparison approach to categorize the emerging themes. Emergent themes: (1) Cooking confidence deficit; (2) Healthy meal preparation barriers; (3) Healthy meal acceptance barriers; (4) Meal planning, management, and adaptability. These themes suggest that supporting a healthy home food environment is connected to both food knowledge and competencies, known as food literacy. Food literacy competency should be assessed before nutrition education program implementation within community settings.

Women’s microbusiness participation decisions and their effect on poverty in the Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia

PurposeMicrobusinesses are better able to assist many disadvantaged groups in finding employment and breaking the cycle of poverty because they require less initial capital and employ a large number of poor people in developing economies. Women run and own the majority of micro-businesses in urban Ethiopia. This study aims to investigate women’s microbusiness participation decisions and the effect on poverty in the Wolaita zone southern Ethiopia.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study was carried out using a mixed-methods research approach. A total of 384 women who owned micro-businesses were chosen using a systematic random sampling technique, while 36 women were purposefully chosen for qualitative data analysis. Data were gathered through survey questionnaires, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The collected data were analyzed by using a propensity score matching technique as well as contextual analysis.FindingsThe study discovered that women’s participation in registered micro-businesses had a higher and more beneficial impact on their food, non-food and overall consumer spending than women’s participation in unregistered microbusinesses, which helped to reduce poverty. Besides, overall women’s participation in micro-business increased their decision-making power and enabled them to provide resources for their families food and non-food consumption, with registered micro-business participants reaping the greatest benefits.Originality/valueThis research focused on the effects of women’s micro-entrepreneurship on poverty in low-income communities. Rather than providing food, clothing and/or other aid to women in disadvantaged communities, the authors asserted that assisting women and their micro-businesses allows them to be self-sufficient in terms of food and clothing as a long-term solution to poverty reduction. As a result, policymakers can use our findings to gain a better understanding of how women’s micro-entrepreneurship affects poverty reduction, allowing them to develop more effective anti-poverty initiatives. This study’s findings are novel and add to the body of knowledge in Ethiopia and the sub-Saharan African region.

Utilization of Yard Land to Support Food Security in Kandai Satu Village

Food security will continue to be a food problem in most countries in the world. This is because along with the increasing population, purchasing power and global climate dynamics also increase. Various kinds of efforts have been made to build food security both within the family and the wider community, one of which is by utilizing yards. The purpose of this community service program is for the community to be able to use their yards with productive plants for family food availability, increase family income, and medicine, and also effort to increase food security. Various social, cultural, and economic problems are still encountered in every program of utilizing community yards, including the not yet optimal use of yards, still part-time and not yet market-oriented, as well as a lack of assistance from officials who have not been adequate and evenly distributed. Therefore, careful planning and cross-sectoral support are needed in optimizing the use of yards so that they can contribute to supporting food security. Kandai Satu Sub-District is an area that has an average of yards belonging to the moderate to large yards group so that the utilization of yards can be done by combining various types of productive plants, including a combination of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetable plants, food plants, and other local plants. adapted to the size of the yard. Therefore, careful planning and cross-sectoral support are needed in optimizing the use of yards so that they can contribute to supporting food security. Kandai Satu Sub-District is an area that has an average of yards belonging to the moderate to large yards group so that the utilization of yards can be done by combining various types of productive plants, including a combination of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetable plants, food plants, and other local plants. adapted to the size of the yard. Therefore, careful planning and cross-sectoral support are needed in optimizing the use of yards so that they can contribute to supporting food security. Kandai Satu Sub-District is an area that has an average of yards belonging to the moderate to large yards group so that the utilization of yards can be done by combining various types of productive plants, including a combination of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetable plants, food plants, and other local plants. adapted to the size of the yard.

Mealtimes in the context of poverty: Comparison of ECEC services providing food and those requiring food provided from home.

In developed economies, most children attend Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services before school entry, many from early life and across long days. For this reason, ECEC services present significant potential to provide food environments that positively influence eating behaviours and food preferences with attendant effect on life course trajectories of health and wellbeing. Yet there is evidence that feeding practices that limit optimal ongoing nutrition, such as pressure and restriction, are amplified in ECEC services serving disadvantaged communities. We sought to identify underlying explanatory mechanisms through observation of children's feeding experiences and educator explanations comparing, family-provided and service-provided meals. This study used qualitative analyses of educator interviews and observation records from 55 mealtimes in 10 ECEC services: 5 providing food and 5 requiring family food provision. High levels of concern drove educator's controlling feeding practices at mealtimes but presented differently across meal provision modes. In centres that provided food, educators' concern focused on food variety, manifesting in pressure to 'try' foods. In centres requiring family-provided food, concern focused on nutrition quantity and quality and manifested as control of order of food consumption and pacing of intake to ensure food lasted across the day. Interview data suggested that conflict aversion limited optimal nutrition. In centres providing food, this was seen in menus that prioritized child food preferences. In centres requiring family meal provision, conflict aversion was seen as reticence to discuss lunchbox contents with families. The findings direct attention to public health intervention. Currently, ECEC face significant barriers to realizing their potential to support child nutrition and establish positive life course trajectories of nutrition. To do so requires targeted supports that enable sufficient supply and quality of food in the context of poverty.

Teaching your grandmother (or plus ça change?)

What has changed in a generation in terms of weaning and introducing family foods? Bridget Halnan looks at the advice grandparents are giving and whether or not today's parents have new concerns

Pengaruh Edukasi mengenai Makanan Pendamping Air Susu Ibu dengan Buku Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak Revisi 2015 terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu dalam Pemberian Makanan Pendamping Air Susu Ibu di Kecamatan Pontianak Barat

Complementary food is nutritious food and drink as a transition from breast milk to family food. The positive and negative aspects are contained in one's knowledge and will determine one's attitude. The 2015 revised Maternal and Child Health handbook contains records of maternal and child health to maintain and care for maternal and child health. The objective of this research is determine the effect of education on complementary feeding with the 2015 revised Maternal and Child Health handbook on mothers’ knowledge and attitude of complementary feeding in West Pontianak District. This is a quasi experimental research with a one group pretest-posttest design. Taking 66 samples with consecutive sampling. Knowledge and attitude questionnaires and material evaluation sheets are used as measuring tools. Data analysis use paired sample t-test with the wilcoxon signed-rank test as an alternative test. There were 12 mothers who had a moderate level of knowledge before education, then increased to 21 mothers after education. The results of the wilcoxon signed-rank test obtained the sig. value < 0.05. The mothers’ attitude in terms of complementary feeding and feeding rules are changed between before and after education. Education with the 2015 revised Maternal and Child Health handbook had a significant effect on increasing the category of mothers' knowledge of complementary food and changing mothers' attitude in feeding rules. However, it is still necessary to add material based on the latest scientific evidence in the 2015 revised Maternal and Child Health handbook.

Food allergy prevention: Where are we in 2023?

Food allergy prevention involves recommendations to the maternal diet during pregnancy and breast feeding, early life feeding and introduction of solid foods. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not recommended to exclude any food allergens from their diet, but data are lacking to support active consumption of food allergens for prevention of food allergy. Breastfeeding is recommended for the many health benefits to the mother and child but has not shown any association with reduction in childhood food allergies. There is currently no recommendation regarding the use of any infant formula for allergy prevention, including the use of partially or extensively hydrolyzed formulas. Once the introduction of solid food commences, based on randomized controlled trials, it is advised to actively introduce peanuts and egg early into the infant diet and continue with consumption of these. Although there are limited data with respect to other major food allergens and whether early introduction may prevent allergy development, there is no need to delay the introduction of these allergens into the infant diet. Interpreting food allergen consumption in the context of cultural food practices has not been studied, but it makes sense to introduce the infant to family foods by 1 year of age. Consumption of foods typical of the Western diet and foods high in advanced glycation end products may be associated with an increase in food allergies. Similarly, intake of micronutrients, such as vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids in both the maternal and infant diet, needs further clarification in the context of food allergy prevention.

"영화 속에 나타나는 에도시대 하급무사 가정의 음식과 식사의 기능에 관한 연구 "

"영화 속에 나타나는 에도시대 하급무사 가정의 음식과 식사의 기능에 관한 연구 "

Household food insecurity and childhood obesity/overweight among children with special healthcare needs: Results from a nationally representative sample of 10-17 years old U.S. children.

Food insecurity is linked to an increased risk of childhood obesity and other adverse health issues. To examine the disproportionate impact of food insecurity on childhood obesity among children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN). In this cross-sectional study, we pooled data from 4 years (2016 to 2019) of the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) for a nationally representative sample of 10 to 17 years old noninstitutionalized U.S. children (N=68 942). Using logistic regression models, we examined the odds of childhood obesity or overweight by including an interaction between family food situation and CSHCN status. Among 10-17 years old U.S. children, 31% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 30.1%-31.9%) had obesity or overweight, 24.1% had special healthcare needs, 27.2% were from families with food insecurity, and 6.4% were from families with food insufficiency. CSHCN were more likely to be impacted by obesity or overweight than non-CSHCN (Odds Ratio [OR]=1.29, 95% CI=1.18-1.141). Moreover, children living in food insecurity (OR=1.75, 95% CI=1.52-1.92) and food insufficiency (OR=2, 95% CI=1.67-2.4) were more likely than those living in food-secure families to be impacted by obesity or overweight. CSHCN living in food insecurity were significantly more likely to be impacted by obesity or overweight than non-CSHCN in similar households. It appears that food insecurity can put CSHCN at disproportionately greater risk of obesity or overweight than non-CSHCN. The findings underscore considering CSHCN status in conjunction with household food insecurity in designing and implementing medical interventions or public policies targeted at childhood obesity or overweight.