Food Insecure Households with Children Under 18

Food insecurity is defined as an economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Children who live with food insecurity may struggle to pay attention and to be successful in school and learning environments. They may also face immediate and long-term risks to their physical and mental health, including chronic disease, depression, suicide, nutritional deficiencies, and obesity.

The chart below shows the percentage of children under 18 who are food insecure for Vermont and the U.S.

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