Examining associations between food insecurity and disordered eating in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Food insecurity is a well-established risk factor for disordered eating behaviors in non-veterans. Because United States (U.S.) veterans are vulnerable to both food …

“Welcome home”: Exploring the role of campus Veteran offices in addressing health concerns among student Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Campus veteran offices aid student veterans in the processing of their education benefits. Many also provide other services and a sense of community for their …

Farm-based produce prescription program for rural Veterans: Lessons learned from a pilot program

Abstract: Providing fresh produce paired with cooking education (culinary medicine) can be used to support patients with diet-related health conditions and/or food insecurity. …

A scoping review of food insecurity in active duty military families

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity affects a large portion of the United States population. Many subsets of the population are affected disproportionately, including active …

Policy change to save lives: A pilot investigation into policy change for addressing disparities within care settings for overdose prevention in Veterans

Abstract: More than 4.4 million Veterans live in rural America, where older age, limited health care access, and social determinants of health—including distance, transportation, …

“You gotta do what you gotta do” extending the theory of access to explain complexities in Veteran food accessibility

Abstract:The Veteran Health Administration reports that the military-connected community is facing a food insecurity crisis. For many veterans, challenges in accessing food and …

The association between food security and military satisfaction among a representative sample of the active-duty United States military service members, 2020

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military satisfaction is an important determinant for military retention and subsequently military readiness. Military readiness is also impacted by food …

Military compensation and food insecurity: Analysis in support of the fourteenth quadrennial review of military compensation

Abstract: With an estimated military food insecurity rate of 25 percent, according to 2018 and 2020 survey data, policymakers are interested in whether levels and components of …

Associations between food insecurity and perceived overall health, stress, and counseling utilization among a representative sample of the active-duty U.S. military, 2020

Abstract: Background: In 2020, approximately 10% of U.S. civilian households were food insecure compared to over 25% of households with active-duty U.S. military service members. …

Economic stability in the military: A look at earnings variability among Army personnel

Abstract: RAND researchers assessed military earnings volatility using pay and personnel data from 2009 to 2020 for active-duty Army enlisted members and officers. Understanding …

Identifying areas of high vulnerability for rural Veteran food insecurity

Abstract: Introduction/Objectives: Americans, including veterans, living in rural areas experience higher rates of food insecurity than the general population in the United States, …

Food insecurity among LGBQ+ Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Little is known about the prevalence of and risks for food insecurity among veterans …