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Food insecurity is a global problem impacting individuals and families of all economic backgrounds.
Food insecurity is also known as food poverty.
History of Food Insecurity
Food insecurity has a long and problematic historyit is not a new phenomenon.
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Additionally, women are disproportionately affected by food insecurity.
Types of Food Insecurity
There are two types of food insecurity: persistent and transient.
It typically affects people over a long period of time due to poverty orunemployment.
Transient food insecurity can be addressed more quickly because it only lasts for a short time.
It can have devastating physical, mental, and social consequences for individuals and their families.
Organizations likeFeeding Americacan provide assistance and resources.
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