Food Insecurity among a Cohort of Division I Student-Athletes
Background: Though the vulnerability of college students to food insecurity is well established, there is a paucity of studies focusing on the prevalence of food insecurity among student-athletes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with collegiate athletes in the northwestern United Sta...
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| description | Background: Though the vulnerability of college students to food insecurity is well established, there is a paucity of studies focusing on the prevalence of food insecurity among student-athletes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with collegiate athletes in the northwestern United States via an anonymous online survey. Food security status was assessed using the 10-item US Department of Agriculture Adult Food Security Survey. Results: Participating athletes (45/307, 14%) were primarily White, non-Hispanic (78%) females (73%) who lived and consumed meals off-campus (62% and 69%, respectively). Food insecurity was more prevalent among collegiate athletes than the general university population, 60% vs. 42%, respectively. Being a track or football athlete significantly predicted food security status (<i>p</i> = 0.002, <i>p</i> < 0.001, respectively). The risk for food insecurity was higher among collegiate football players (effect size, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.86) compared with track athletes (effect size, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.40). Conclusion: A statistically significant risk for food insecurity emerged among members of the football team. Factors contributing to disparate rates of food insecurity among college populations were explored and unique considerations for collegiate athletes discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db644fd82baf454fa10f3f456b258e762023-11-24T06:15:55ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432022-11-011421470310.3390/nu14214703Food Insecurity among a Cohort of Division I Student-AthletesJenifer Reader0Barbara Gordon1Natalie Christensen2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8117, USADepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Idaho State University, Meridian, ID 83642, USADepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8117, USABackground: Though the vulnerability of college students to food insecurity is well established, there is a paucity of studies focusing on the prevalence of food insecurity among student-athletes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with collegiate athletes in the northwestern United States via an anonymous online survey. Food security status was assessed using the 10-item US Department of Agriculture Adult Food Security Survey. Results: Participating athletes (45/307, 14%) were primarily White, non-Hispanic (78%) females (73%) who lived and consumed meals off-campus (62% and 69%, respectively). Food insecurity was more prevalent among collegiate athletes than the general university population, 60% vs. 42%, respectively. Being a track or football athlete significantly predicted food security status (<i>p</i> = 0.002, <i>p</i> < 0.001, respectively). The risk for food insecurity was higher among collegiate football players (effect size, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.86) compared with track athletes (effect size, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.40). Conclusion: A statistically significant risk for food insecurity emerged among members of the football team. Factors contributing to disparate rates of food insecurity among college populations were explored and unique considerations for collegiate athletes discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/21/4703student-athletescollege athletesDivision Ifood insecurityfood security |
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| title | Food Insecurity among a Cohort of Division I Student-Athletes |
| title_full | Food Insecurity among a Cohort of Division I Student-Athletes |
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| title_short | Food Insecurity among a Cohort of Division I Student-Athletes |
| title_sort | food insecurity among a cohort of division i student athletes |
| topic | student-athletes college athletes Division I food insecurity food security |
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