Trude Angela C B, Vedovato Gabriela M, Ali Shahmir H, Black Maureen M, Gittelsohn Joel
Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, New York University, New York , NY, USA.
Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Santos, SP, Brazil.
J Hunger Environ Nutr. 2024;19(4):497-512. doi: 10.1080/19320248.2022.2033145. Epub 2022 Feb 8.
We examined whether dietary intake differs across household and child food security (FS) status, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation among Black children (ages 9-15) in a low-income urban setting. This cross-sectional survey used the USDA 18-item Household Food Security Survey, that includes the 8-item Child Module, and a validated FFQ to assess children's diet (n=451). Nutrient intake differed across child FS status, but not household FS. SNAP participation was associated with better micronutrient intake (vitamin D and calcium) among food secure children. Assessing child-specific FS and nutrient adequacy clarifies children's actual experience and informs child-targeted policies.
我们研究了在低收入城市环境中,黑人儿童(9至15岁)的家庭和儿童粮食安全(FS)状况以及补充营养援助计划(SNAP)参与情况对饮食摄入量的影响。这项横断面调查使用了美国农业部的18项家庭粮食安全调查问卷,其中包括8项儿童模块,以及一份经过验证的食物频率问卷来评估儿童的饮食(n = 451)。营养素摄入量因儿童FS状况而异,但与家庭FS状况无关。SNAP参与与粮食安全儿童更好的微量营养素摄入量(维生素D和钙)相关。评估儿童特定的FS和营养充足性可阐明儿童的实际情况,并为针对儿童的政策提供依据。