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arabera Crystal Salonga 1 year ago

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Risk of Obesity due to Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is linked to a heightened risk of obesity through various community, environmental, and individual factors. Limited access to full-service grocery stores and healthcare services, especially in rural areas, exacerbates the problem.

Risk of Obesity due to Food Insecurity

Risk of Obesity due to Food Insecurity

Individual Factors

Habit socialization
parents

limited resources

low-cost, low-nutritional food

Personal attitudes
boredom and anxiety

eating snacks

high sodium

high sugars

high fats

Developmental stage
children
adults

Community Factors

Socioeconomic status
rural areas
wages
Access to Healthcare services
Medicaid

refferals for food assistance

screening for food insecurity

Built Environment
full service grocery stores

Environmental Factors

Climate Change
carbon dioxide levels

Rice

decrease in nutritional value

iron

zinc

protein

livestock diseases
COVID-19
supply chain demands
labor
production of food
Natural Disasters
Drought