The Impact of Food Insecurity and Diet on Intensity of Physical Activity

Authors

Danielle Crivelli, Binghamton University--SUNY
Katerina Nagorny, Binghamton University--SUNY
Sarah Livshits, Binghamton University--SUNY
Alexis Valerius, Binghamton University--SUNY
Elliot Ifraimov, Binghamton University--SUNY
Sabrina Bubis, Binghamton University--SUNY
Gabrielle Castillo, Binghamton University--SUNY
Ushima Chowdhury, Binghamton University--SUNY

Publication Date

2024

Document Type

Article

Description

Food insecurity is a pressing issue among the college population, leading to poor diet quality and increased stress. However, research on the relationship between food insecurity and physical activity is limited. To study this relationship, an anonymous online survey was distributed using social media platforms. The survey included questions regarding food insecurity, physical activity, and diet quality. Data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient in SPSS Version 28.0. Food insecurity was negatively correlated with the number of days spent doing physical activity (r = -0.164, p < 0.01). The number of days spent exercising was positively correlated with consuming dark leafy vegetables (r = 0.229, p<0.01). These findings suggest that students experiencing food insecurity are less likely to participate in physical activity, and those participating in more physical activity have better diet quality. Hence, decreasing food insecurity among college students may promote overall health and wellbeing.

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Crivelli, Danielle; Nagorny, Katerina; Livshits, Sarah; Valerius, Alexis; Ifraimov, Elliot; Bubis, Sabrina; Castillo, Gabrielle; and Chowdhury, Ushima, "The Impact of Food Insecurity and Diet on Intensity of Physical Activity" (2024). Research Days Posters 2024. 15.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2024/15