Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes: Pathophysiology, Mental Effects, and Evidence-Based Interventions in Adults
Food insecurity—limited or uncertain access to adequate food due to financial, social, or geographic constraints—is a major social determinant of health with direct biologic and mental health consequences. In clinical practice it is not simply “hunger”; it is a chronic stressor that can disrupt energy balance, impair nutrient intake, and activate maladaptive neuroendocrine and inflammatory… Read More »