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Experiences of Hunger and Food Insecurity in College

Download or Read eBook Experiences of Hunger and Food Insecurity in College PDF written by Lisa Henry and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Experiences of Hunger and Food Insecurity in College
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 131
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ISBN-10 : 9783030318185
ISBN-13 : 3030318184
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Experiences of Hunger and Food Insecurity in College by : Lisa Henry

Book excerpt: This volume explores the experience of hunger and food insecurity among college students at a large, public university in north Texas. Ninety-two clients of the campus food pantry volunteered to share their experiences through qualitative interviews, allowing the author to develop seven profiles of food insecurity, while at once exploring the impact of childhood food insecurity and various coping strategies. Students highlighted the issues of stigma and shame; the unwillingness to discuss food insecurity with their peers; the physical consequences of hunger and poor nutrition; the associations between mental health and nutrition; the academic sacrifices and motivations to finish their degree in the light of food insecurity; and the potential for raising awareness on campus through university engagement. Henry concludes the book with a discussion of solutions—existing solutions to alleviate food insecurity, student-led suggestions for additional resources, solutions in place at other universities that serve as potential models for similar campuses—and efforts to change federal policy.


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