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Food insecurity is a common cause of inadequate dietary intake.

Addressing food insecurity is crucial for improving dietary intake.

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Food insecurity, a household-level social or economic condition of limited access to sufficient food, is a common cause of inadequate dietary intake.
Anne N. Thorndike et al. · Circulation · 2022

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The claim is supported by established research on food insecurity.

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Strengthening US Food Policies and Programs to Promote Equity in Nutrition Security: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

Anne N. Thorndike et al. · Circulation · 2022

DOI 10.1161/cir.0000000000001072

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