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ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
卷 12, 期 2, 页码 287-290出版社
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa126
关键词
COVID-19; food insecurity; health policy; nutrition; screening
资金
- Tracy Fox, Food, Nutrition, & Policy Consultants LLC
During the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has significantly increased in the US, potentially exacerbating susceptibility to the virus and worsening overall health outcomes. Efforts are needed to monitor and address the impact of food insecurity on individuals during this crisis.
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, food insecurity has doubled overall and tripled among households with children in the United States. Food insecurity and COVID-19 may exacerbate one another through bidirectional links, leading to a syndemic, or sequential disease clusters, which exacerbate one another. Experiencing food insecurity may be associated with macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies, which can weaken host defenses, thus increasing susceptibility to COVID-19. Food insecurity is associated with chronic medical conditions, which may afford a higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness. People experiencing food insecurity may have increased exposure to COVID-19 while procuring food. People with COVID-19may be unable to work, generate income, and procure food while quarantined, which may exacerbate food insecurity. Clinicians should screen for food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide referrals to food-assistance programs when appropriate. Policymakers should expand benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to address increases in the depth and breadth of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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