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Food Insecurity, Depression, Disordered Eating Styles, And Body Mass Index Among University Students, Cristal Medina
Food Insecurity, Depression, Disordered Eating Styles, And Body Mass Index Among University Students, Cristal Medina
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Food insecurity is higher among college students than in the general population. Food insecurity can lead to a variety of health outcomes. The present cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between food insecurity and body mass index (BMI), depression, and disordered eating among university students. The study was carried out at eight public universities in the Midwest.
Students at participating universities in the Midwest were recruited electronically. They were asked to complete an online survey which consisted of the U.S. Adult Food Security Scale, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire. Participants were also asked …