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Date Available
4-26-2011
Year of Publication
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College
Agriculture
Department/School/Program
Hospitality and Dietetic Administration
Faculty
Dr. Mary Roseman MBA, RD, LD
Abstract
A paradox exists between food insecurity and obesity. Childhood obesity has tripled in the past three decades. This study aimed to understand the relationships between food insecurity, poverty income ratio, food stamps usage, perceived diet quality, and weight status in children. A child’s weight status is determined by many different factors and this study investigated several of these aspects. It was found that the family’s poverty index ratio had the greatest effect on a child’s BMI, but household food security status, ethnicity, and the perceived inability to serve balanced meals were all found to be statistically significant when considering a child’s BMI.
Recommended Citation
Marshall, Elizabeth Lucas, "EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WEIGHT, FOOD INSECURITY, FOOD STAMPS, AND PERCEIVED DIET QUALITY IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN" (2010). University of Kentucky Master's Theses. 45.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/45
