Food Insecurity among College Students in the United States: A Mini Review

Abstract

Food insecurity is defined as a circumstance that exists “whenever the availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or the ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways is limited or uncertain”. Food insecurity is brought about by circumstantial and economic barriers that bring about challenges that limit access to sufficient and nutritious food by certain populations [1]. Food insecurity is also impacted by lack of food and financial management skills for example food preparation and budgeting for expenses [2].