About This Webinar
The prevalence of food insecurity in the U.S. military is 25% compared to only 10% in the civilian sector. Substantial research has been done since 2018 to determine the risk factors and reasons for food insecurity as well as the subsequent consequences of food insecurity in the military. This presentation will review the published research on food insecurity in the military and discuss strategies to minimize food insecurity in the Armed Forces, including an example from the field at Joint Base San Antonio.
Learning Objectives:
- Define food insecurity and its different severity levels (high, medium, and low).
- Detail the rate of food insecurity and how it compares to a similar civilian population.
- Outline the risk factors for food insecurity for the U.S. military.
- Identify at least three installation resources or programs working to alleviate food insecurity.
Presenters:
Matthew Beymer, PhD, MPH
Matthew serves as a Statistician for the Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen within the U.S. Department of Defense. His research focuses on behavioral, mental, and social health and demographic disparities in the U.S. military. He is interested in the extent, causes, and consequences of food insecurity in both active-duty and veteran populations.
Mary Long, MA
Mary is a Chef and Instructor of Culinary Health and Resiliency at the U.S. Army North Vogel Resiliency Center at Fort Sam Houston. She is a classically trained chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of San Antonio, where she received her BS in Culinary Management. Mary is also the liaison and coordinator for the food insecurity project at Joint Base San Antonio with the San Antonio Food Bank.
Joanna Reagan, MS, MHA, MSS, RDN
Joanna is a Public Health Nutritionist for the Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen. She serves as Chair of the Dietary Supplements and Self-Care Products subcommittee, coordinating dietary supplement education and strategic efforts. She supports the Total Force Fitness Nutrition Domain by focusing on DoD nutrition strategies in partnership with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Marines.
Continuing education credit is available.
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