Document Type
Report
Publication Date
11-2016
Abstract
Food security among Puerto Rican households is low. Food security is defined as having “access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life” (1). Conversely, food insecurity implies limited or uncertain access to healthy foods (1). This economic and social condition has been associated with poor health outcomes, including chronic-diet related conditions, as well as decreases in mental health — conditions that also affect the stateside Puerto Rican community in a disproportionate manner. This brief presents trends and a research overview of the food security situation among stateside Puerto Ricans. The aim of this brief is to increase community awareness to help mitigate disparities in access to healthy foods, which can then translate into improved health and social outcomes among stateside Puerto Ricans.
