Student Hunger on Campus: Food Insecurity Among College Students and Implications for Academic Institutions

2017381 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Devon Payne-Sturges · University of Maryland, College Park

Allison Tjaden · University of Maryland, College Park

Kimberly M. Caldeira · Community Health Center

Kathryn B. Vincent · University of Maryland, College Park

Amelia M. Arria · University of Maryland, College Park

Abstract

Food insecurity among college students is an important public health concern that might have implications for academic performance, retention, and graduation rates. Universities that measure food insecurity among their students will be better positioned to advocate for policy changes at state and federal levels regarding college affordability and student financial assistance.

Topics & Keywords

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Homelessness and Social Issues Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Health Promotion

Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 349-354

DOI: 10.1177/0890117117719620

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