Purpose: There is considerable interest in the association between food insecurity (FIS) and
various cardiovascular risk factors such as dyslipidemia. Although the association between …

Introduction: Social determinants of health, such as food security, are an important target for
health providers, particularly in the care of patients from underserved populations, including …

Background While Community Needs Assessments (CNAs) are an important tool for Student-Run
Clinics (SRCs) to understand local communities’ healthcare needs, few studies have …

Introduction A large number of peer-reviewed studies, with various methodologies and
populations, have addressed the effects of food insecurity (FIS) on mental health conditions such …

This chapter begins with a literature review on the negative health outcomes associated
with food insecurity and poor dietary habits in the general population. I briefly review the …

The introduction chapter sets the stage for the context of this research topic and the manuscript.
I introduce the concept of food insecurity in the US by presenting USDA definitions and …