What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Observational. Population: Food insecurity (n=350). Intervention: Marginal food security vs. High food security. Primary outcome: Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (b=0.01, p=0.03).

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research examines the relationship between food security status and cardiovascular metabolic health outcomes in college students.

May 6, 2026Circulation

Abstract TU171: Marginal food security is associated with higher waist-to-height ratio in college students: Findings from the FRESH Study

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Key result

Marginal food security is linked to higher waist-to-height ratios in college students.

b=0.01
P=0.03
n=350

Why the study?

Does food insecurity worsen cardiovascular and metabolic health indicators in college students?

Key Points

This research examines the relationship between food security status and cardiovascular metabolic health outcomes in college students.
Observational study involving second-year students at UC Santa Cruz
Participants surveyed on demographic factors and food security status
Collected height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and HbA1c measurements
Used linear regression to analyze the relationship between food security status and cardiovascular metabolic health indicators
Participants had a mean waist-to-height ratio of 0.46 and 20% experienced food insecurity
Marginal food security correlated to significantly higher waist-to-height ratio than high food security (p=0.03)
Food insecurity showed a similar but non-significant effect size on waist-to-height ratio

Study Design

Type

Observational (n=350)

Multicenter

Structured PICO

Does food insecurity worsen cardiovascular and metabolic health indicators in college students?

Population

350 second-year college students (mean age 19.8 years, 69% female) assessed for the relationship between food security status and cardiovascular and metabolic health indicators.

Exposure

Marginal, low, and very low food security status

Comparator

High food security status

Outcome

Cardiovascular and metabolic health indicators including BMI, waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and HbA1csurrogate

Main Result

Effect estimate: b=0.01

p-value: p=0.03

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Implication

Marginal food security in college students is associated with a higher waist-to-height ratio, highlighting a potential early risk factor for adverse cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Cite This Study

Chodur et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Food insecurity (n=350). Marginal food security vs. High food security was evaluated on Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (b=0.01, p=0.03). Marginal food security was associated with a significantly higher waist-to-height ratio compared to high food security in college students (b=0.01, p=0.03).

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Marginal food security in college students is associated with a higher waist-to-height ratio, highlighting a potential early risk factor for adverse cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Abstract TU171: Marginal food security is associated with higher waist-to-height ratio in college students: Findings from the FRESH Study

Key Points

Study Design

Structured PICO

Main Result

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Abstract TU171: Marginal food security is associated with higher waist-to-height ratio in college students: Findings from the FRESH Study

Key Points

Study Design

Structured PICO

Main Result

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

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