Associations of food insecurity with body mass index among baby boomers and older adults

The association of household food security, household characteristics and school environment with obesity status among off-reserve First Nations and Métis children and youth in Canada: results from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey

“…30 First Nations and Métis girls were less likely to be overweight or obese than were boys, an observation that is consistent with previous literature on weight status and sex/ gender. 16,31,32 Given that Indigenous children and youth are at a higher risk of overweight and obesity and the potential for weight to impact health outcomes over the life course, [3][4][5][6][7] it is important to understand the distal and "upstream" determinants that drive their weight status. The data shown here support the importance and utility of a socioecological perspective for those ends.…”

“…10,11 While the relationship between food insecurity and obesity may seem paradoxical, research is increasingly linking the two, as food insecurity results in a lack of affordable nutritious food choices, which then may result in obes ity. [12][13][14][15][16] Adults and children have distinct experiences of food insecurity, as children are more vulnerable to resultant behavioural problems, such as decreased school attendance and performance, and poorer overall health and nutrition, despite parents' efforts to minimize food insecurity's impact. 13,17,18 A possible relationship between food insecurity and obesity may be especially relevant for Indigenous children, as Indigenous households are three times more likely to experience food insecurity than non-Indigenous Canadians.…”

Food insecurity partially mediates associations between social disadvantage and body composition among older adults in india: Results from the study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)

“…Though results of these studies have been mixed, a number have reported that food insecurity is linked to a greater risk of obesity or overweight, the association being most consistent in women (Dinour et al, 2007; Martin & Ferris, 2007; Wilde & Peterman, 2006). There is also some evidence to suggest that similar trends exist among older adults (Ahn et al, 2014; Brewer et al, 2010). The studies that have examined food insecurity and body composition in low-to-middle income countries have produced inconsistent results.…”

“…Limited earnings in younger adulthood may constrain financial resources, thus leaving individuals vulnerable to food insecurity in older adulthood (Gulliford et al, 2003; Gunderson et al, 2011). Food insecurity in older adults may influence body composition (Ahn et al, 2014; Brewer et al, 2010). Body composition, in turn, may impact risks for morbidity and mortality (Beck et al, 1999; Winter et al, 2014).…”

Relation entre l’obésité et la sécurité alimentaire des ménages, les caractéristiques des ménages et le milieu scolaire chez les enfants métis et des Premières Nations vivant hors réserve au Canada : résultats de l’Enquête auprès des peuples autochtones de 2012

“…L'insécurité alimentaire est définie comme une situation dans laquelle soit la disponibilité en aliments nutritionnellement adéquats et culturellement acceptables soit l'accès à ces derniers sont restreints ou incertains 10,11 . Bien que la relation entre insécurité alimentaire et obésité puisse sembler paradoxale, les résultats scientifiques font de plus en plus état d'une association entre les deux, l'insécurité alimentaire ayant comme conséquence un manque de choix nutritifs à des prix abordables, ce qui est susceptible d'entraîner l'obésité [12][13][14][15][16] .…”