Food insecurity, obesity, and lifestyle in Spanish food aid recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food insecurity (FI) is increasingly recognized in high-income countries and is associated with poor diet quality and non-communicable diseases. However, limited data exist on the health profiles of individuals receiving food aid in Spain.

Objectives

To examine the relationship between FI, obesity, and hypertension in food bank users, and to assess the associations of FI with adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) and physical activity (PA).

Methods

A cross-sectional study involving 115 adults receiving food assistance in Lleida, Spain. Data were collected through validated questionnaires (HFIAS, MEDAS-14, IPAQ) and direct anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with FI.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Blanca SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature