Food Insecurity
Food Insecurity
Cultivating Healthier Food Choices
Our researchers examine how to promote more environmentally sustainable diets and access to healthier eating.
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Americans More Likely to Choose Vegan Food if Labeled ‘Healthy’ and ‘Sustainable’
There may be a simple way to convince meat eaters to consume vegan food, according to a USC study: Don’t call the food “vegan.” Instead, focusing on health and environmental benefits may be more convincing.
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Food Insecurity Is Under-Reported in Surveys That Ask About the Past Year
Food insecurity affects 1 in 10 Americans in a typical year; recent USDA data show this food insecurity rate was stable from 2019 to 2021. However, data from Los Angeles County and other U.S. regions show that food insecurity spiked during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.