The Hungry and Overweight Paradox

Published January 16, 2014

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Nearly 16 million children in America are food insecure, and, as a result of these driving forces, individuals are left choosing less expensive, calorie-dense food. This leads to overweight children who are still lacking the healthy, nutrient-rich food their bodies need.

"There is confusion and conflicting information when it comes to obesity and food insecurity," Heller says. "Hunger and obesity often occur within the same neighborhoods — even the same families. More than one in five kids lives in a food-insecure household, meaning their family’s income doesn't allow for consistent access to food. Meanwhile, a child can look overweight while still being hungry for nutrients because limited income leads to a trade-off between food quantity and quality." 

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