AJMC September 5, 2024
The trend of food insecurity continued in 2023, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture.
The trend of food insecurity persists in the United States, with food insecurity, food expenditures, and need of assistance all reported in the country throughout 2023, according to a a new report1 from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The USDA defines food insecurity as either have a reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet or having multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.2 Food insecurity is different than hunger according to the USDA, as hunger is a physiological condition that comes as a result of food insecurity whereas food insecurity itself is an economic and social condition that indicates...