The impact of food insecurity on heart and metabolic health in college students
Food Security and Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
This study is looking at how not having enough food affects the heart and overall health of college students, especially those who come from low-income families or are the first in their families to attend college, to find ways to help them live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878870 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how food insecurity affects cardiovascular and metabolic health among college students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college attendees. The study aims to understand the chronicity of food insecurity and its relationship with health behaviors and factors such as diet, physical activity, and body mass index. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by contemporary college students, the research seeks to identify critical gaps in knowledge and develop strategies to improve health outcomes. Participants will be assessed on various health metrics to determine the influence of food access on their overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students, particularly those who are food insecure, from low-income backgrounds, or first-generation college students.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in college or who do not experience food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and support systems for college students facing food insecurity, ultimately enhancing their cardiovascular and metabolic health.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated a correlation between food insecurity and poor health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Suzanna M — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Suzanna M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.