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Despite being born in one of the worlds wealthiest countries, a significant proportion of children in the United States
are food insecure: They do not have enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity often leads to
hunger, the painful sensation caused by lack of food. Research shows how food insecurity and hunger can harm the
health and educational outcomes of children. However, these harms can be prevented through effective programs such
as SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program, helping children to reach
their full potential.
i Weinfeld, N. S., Mills, G., Borger, C., Gearing, M., Macaluso, T., Montaquila, J., & Zedlewski, S. (2014). Hunger in America 2014: National report
prepared for Feeding America. Washington, DC: Westat and the Urban Institute.
ii Coleman-Jenson, A. Rabbit, M. P., Gregory, C., & Singh, A. (2015, September). Household food security in the United States in 2014 (Report No.
ERR-194). Washington, DC, US: United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service.
iii Haynes-Maslow, L., Parsons, S.E., Wheeler, S.B., & Leone, L.A. (2013). A qualitative study of perceived barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption
among low-income populations, North Carolina, 2011. Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy, 10, E34.
iv Chilton, Mariana and Rabinowich, Jenny (2012). Toxic stress and child hunger over the life course: Three case studies. Journal of Applied Research
http://www.apa.org/pi/families/poverty.aspx
viii Alaimo, K., Olson, C., Frongillo EA, J., & Briefel, R. (2001). Food insufficiency, family income, and health in US preschool and school-aged
http://www.apa.org/pi/families/poverty.aspx
xvi Nord, M., & Prell, M. (2011). Food security improved following the 2009 ARRA increase in SNAP benefits. Washington, DC, US: United States
http://www.childrenshealthwatch.org/upload/resource/safety_net_in_action_2004.pdf
xix Gundersen, C., Kreider, B., & Pepper, J. (2012). The impact of the National School Lunch Program on child health: A nonparametric bounds
demonstration: 2013 final report. Washington, DC, US: United States Department of Agriculture.
xxii United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (2009). Access to affordable and nutritious food: Measuring and