Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Body Mass Index Among Adults in the USA.

Elizabeth C KollerLeonard E EgedeEmma GaracciJoni S Williams

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)

In this sample of adults, food insecurity was significantly associated with higher BMI among women after adjusting for demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities, and dietary variables. This difference was not observed among men. More research is necessary to understand this relationship among women.

Keyphrases

body mass index
polycystic ovary syndrome
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
weight gain
cervical cancer screening
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
middle aged
pregnant women
insulin resistance
adipose tissue