Food Security by Racial and Ethnic Identity Among Lower-Income Adults.

This article examines food security among U.S. adults aged 25 and older living below 200% of the federal poverty line (FPL), focusing on differences by race and ethnicity using data from the National Health Interview Survey (2019–2023). Findings indicate that non-Hispanic Asian adults in severe poverty have higher food security than their less economically challenged counterparts, while non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) adults experience significantly lower food security across poverty levels. Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic adults show similar food security rates, with disparities more pronounced for Black and AIAN adults. The study suggests that uneven access to food assistance programs and varying community support mechanisms may contribute to these patterns, highlighting the need for targeted policies to address food insecurity and related health disparities among racial and ethnic groups in low-income populations.