Food insecurity and academic performance in Spanish adolescents: Results from the EHDLA study

de Camargo, Edina Maria; Chen, Sitong; Jiménez-López, Estela; Victoria-Montesinos, Desirée; Smith, Lee; López-Gil, José Francisco

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29489

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“…On the other hand, the cognitive and emotional impacts of food insecurity could also explain these findings. Food insecurity can impair cognitive functions [ 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ] and emotional well-being [ 51 , 55 ], leading to difficulties in focusing, irritability, and mood swings. A systematic review by Royer et al [ 54 ] revealed a correlation between greater food insecurity and poorer cognitive function across the life course.…”

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Food Insecurity and Sleep-Related Problems in Adolescents: Findings from the EHDLA Study

de Camargo,

Gutiérrez-Espinoza,

López-Gil

2024

Nutrients

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Purpose: The current research aimed to investigate the connection between food insecurity and sleep issues among Spanish adolescents aged from 12 to 17 years from the Valle de Ricote (Region of Murcia, Spain). Methods: Data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities Study, which included a sample of 836 adolescents (55.3% girls), were analyzed. Food insecurity was evaluated using the Child Food Security Survey Module in Spanish (CFSSM-S), while sleep-related problems were evaluated using the Bedtime problems, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Awakenings during the night, Regularity and duration of sleep, and Sleep-disordered breathing (BEARS) sleep screening tool. Generalized linear models were employed to explore the association between food insecurity and sleep-related issues. Results: Compared with their counterparts with food security, adolescents with food insecurity had greater probabilities of bedtime problems (24.1%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 16.9% to 33.0%, p = 0.003), excessive daytime sleepiness (36.4%, 95% CI 27.5% to 46.3%, p < 0.001), awakenings during the night (16.7%, 95% CI 10.8% to 25.1%, p = 0.004), and any sleep-related problems (68.1%, 95% CI 57.5% to 77.1%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: This study suggests that food insecurity is related to greater sleep-related problems among adolescents. Implementing strategies to mitigate food insecurity may contribute to improved sleep health among adolescents, highlighting the importance of integrated public health interventions.

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