Lisa Henry is Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas, USA. As an applied medical anthropologist, her research interests include food insecurity, globalization and health, indigenous healing systems, biomedicine and healthcare delivery, and anthropology in public health. She is Past-President of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA).
Chapter 1: Introduction
Food Insecurity in the U.S.
Food Insecurity among College Students
A Deep Dive: Ethnographic Research on Food Insecurity at UNT
Methodology
Overview of Book
References
Chapter 2: Meaning and Experience of Food Insecurity
Demographics of Study Participants
Financial Situation
The Meaning of Food Insecurity
Profiles of Food Insecurity Experiences in College
Coping Strategies
At the University of North Texas
Impact of Childhood Food Insecurity
References
Chapter 3: Stigma and Shame
At the University of North Texas
Shame about Being Food Insecure
Social Services and Stigma
Food Secure Students' Perceptions
Stigma and the Food Pantry
Childhood Pantry
Childhood Stigma
Converstations about Food Insecurity
Destigmatization through Awareness
References
Chapter 4: Physical Health, Mental Health, and Nutrition
Physical Health, Hunger, and Poor Nutrition
Among College Students
At the University of North Texas
Where Does Nutrition Fit In?
References
Chapter 5: Academic Success and Motivation
At the University of North Texas
Academic Success
School Sacrifices
School Activities
Motivation
References
Chapter 6: Solutions
College and University Food Pantries
UNT Food Pantry Evaluation
Overall Pantry Experience
Confidentiality
Helpfulness of Pantry
Adequacy of the Amount of Food
Pantry Items Most Wanted
Layout and Pantry Hours
Student-Suggested UNT Solutions
Broadcast Resources
Free Food Events
Multiple Other Suggestions
Solutions Students Would Not Use
Student-Suggested Solutions Beyond UNT
Nationwide Conferences, Programs, Interventions, and Policy
The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice
The GOA Report and Introduced Legislation
Increase Access to Social Sciences
University Meal Donations
Meal Vouchers and Food Scholarships
Emergency Loans and Aid
Increased Skills Training
Increased Visibility
References
Chapter 7: Conclusions
At the University of North Texas
UNT Happenings Post Research
References