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The influence of the environment on food and nutrition insecurity in children

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals food and nutrition insecurity in Brazilian children linked to socioeconomic factors.

Food and nutrition insecurity affects over 6.5 million children under five in Brazil, demonstrating a significant public health issue.
Statistical analysis identified that 56.75% of children aged 0 to 2 years experienced mild food insecurity, highlighting a concerning trend.
This cross-sectional analytical study employed the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale and sociodemographic questionnaires for data collection.
Findings indicate socioeconomic factors contribute significantly to food and nutrition insecurity among families, revealing underlying inequalities.

Batista et al. (2025) studied this question.

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