ARTICLE 5:
I. The health effects of food insecurity need more research.
II. Food-insecure households have worse diets and higher health risks.
III. No national studies have linked food insecurity with diet quality yet.
IV. National data is needed to inform policies improving Canadian food access.
V. Dietary adequacy measures the nutrition of food-insecure households.
VI. Food quantity alone doesn’t reflect nutritional challenges of food insecurity.
VII. Canada lacks adequate food assistance programs compared to the USA.
VIII. More research is needed to understand food insecurity and diet quality.
IX. Understanding food insecurity's long-term health effects is essential for support.
X. Food insecurity indicates poor diet habits and health risks, needing urgent interventions.
ARTICLE 6:
I. Food insecurity's impact on nutrition needs further research.
II. This study reveals how food access influences dietary choices.
III. It connects food access, nutrient intake, and health outcomes.
IV. Investigating food access challenges is key to understanding nutrient deficiencies.
V. Older children in food-insecure households often have lower nutrient intake.
VI. Confounding factors may obscure food insecurity’s nutritional impacts.
VII. Many nutrient-inadequate adults in food-insecure homes face health issues.
VIII. Food-insecure adolescents often lack essential nutrients like vitamin A and protein.
IX. Food insecurity doesn’t always mean low nutrient intake but may lack balance.
X. Addressing food insecurity requires urgent policies for better nutrition and health.