A Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA Cardiology found a significant link between childhood food insecurity and negative heart health outcomes later in life, notably higher BMI. The research suggests that participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can mitigate these risks. One in eight U.S. households experiences food insecurity annually, emphasizing the importance of programs like SNAP, particularly amidst ongoing discussions about potential funding cuts. The study offers crucial insights into long-term health implications for children affected by food insecurity.
Experiencing food insecurity in early childhood is associated with worse heart health two decades later, especially higher Body Mass Index (BMI), but participation in SNAP may significantly mitigate that risk.
SNAP may be one of our most powerful tools to protect food-insecure children's long-term heart health, especially in light of recent funding threats.
Food insecurity affects one in eight households in the U.S. each year, highlighting the ongoing need for effective nutritional assistance programs.
The findings reinforce the role of SNAP to support the health of millions of children nationwide, particularly as lawmakers consider potential funding cuts.
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