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Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Session: Nurturing Well-being and Community: Addressing Food Insecurity and Building Support Networks for College Students

Food Insecurity Impacts Aspects of College Student Emotional, Social, Physical, and Academic Well-Being

Friday, October 25, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2502B
Food insecurity among university students corresponds with increased psychological distress, poor health perception, and reduced quality of life. The significant disparities in well-being and academic success between students with low and high food security highlight the need for targeted public health strategies - including in our social work programs.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the scope and impact of food insecurity on college student's mental and physical health and academic and social well-being.
  2. Gain insight into the relationship between food security levels and health outcomes in college students, emphasizing the interpretation of survey data findings.
  3. Explore the implications of food insecurity for policy, practice, and specifically social work programs, focusing on developing strategies to support students in need.