Nutrition and Food Security
About This Series
Among our nation’s active-duty service members and their families, an estimated 24 percent are food insecure. Nutrition and food security is a multifaceted issue that requires a collaborative response. This series will cover programs that address nutrition and food security as it affects service members and their families. Join OneOp as we focus on strengthening food security among military families and mobilizing family service professionals to work together at federal, state, and local levels.
Upcoming Webinar
Risk Factors and Reasons for Food Insecurity Among Service Members
The prevalence of food insecurity in the U.S. military is 25% compared to only 10% in the civilian sector. 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.
On-Demand Webinars
Diet Quality, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Disparities
Learn how we can translate research into actionable interventions and future directions to make these interventions accessible to the patients we serve.
Find out more »WIC at 50 Years: Honoring the Past, Nourishing the Future
Learn about WIC’s rich history as a public health program, including its role in improving maternal and child health outcomes, and hear about improvements in the WIC food packages.
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Looking for more Food Security content?
For more food security content, please visit the Food Security in Focus Series. This series provides on-demand continuing education for many professionals.
