Studies have shown that children living in food insecure households are academically disadvantaged and have an increased likelihood of physical and mental health issues and behavioral disorders. (riseandshinema.org)
In food insecure households, federal food assistance program participation generally decreased the odds of being at risk of overweight in girls but not boys. (jamanetwork.com)
17 % of American children live in food insecure homes. (bookbrowse.com)