In part 1 of this two-part series, we introduce our wonderful guest Dr. Suja Mathew and review some of the basics of Food Insecurity, including some of its psychological and physical impacts.

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Show Notes
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[00:00] Introduction To Food Insecurity Series 
  • DJ introduces our two-part Food Insecurity series 
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[00:50] Introduction Our Hosts  

[01:42] Introduction to Guest 
  • Dr. Suja Mathew, an internal medicine physician at Cook County Health and Hospital Systems and the Chair of Medicine of their Internal Medicine residency program 
 
[02:46] Step In Your Shoes Segment 
  • Dr. Mathew shares the importance of intergenerational relationships and cross-generational living is in her culture 
 
[05:50] Defining Food Insecurity 
  • Dr. Mathew describes the difference between hunger and food insecurity 
    • Hunger is a physiologic sensation 
    • Food insecurity involves not having consistent, reliable access to food 
    • The converse of  food insecurity is food security 
  • Dr. Mathew discusses ranges of food insecurity 
    • High Food Security
    • Marginal Food Security 
    • Low Food Security 
    • Very Low Food Security 
  • Other important components: Anxiety, psychological components, quantity  and quality of food 
  • Even in low food security, may maintain adequate quantity of food but quality of food may be diminished 
  • Dr. Mathew introduces the term, nutrition insecurity
    • Article discussing whether the term food insecurity should be shifted to nutrition insecurity in the US 
 
[11:10] Prevalence of Food Insecurity 
  • DJ talks about the prevalence of food insecurity based on the 2018 report from the United States Department of Agriculture. 
  • Dr. Mathew expands on the prevalence of food insecurity, including the disproportionate effect on minority populations 
  • Dr. Mathew discusses the effect COVID-19 had on food insecurity 
    • Here is an article expanding on the impact COVID-19 had on food insecurity 
 
[16:16] Psychological and Physical Impact of Food Insecurity 
  • Dr. Mathew addresses the effects of Food Insecurity in Children and Adults 
  • Ricardo talks about the increase rates of childhood obesity in part due to nutrition insecurity 
  • Dr. Mathew talks about food deserts and how it can further exacerbate nutritional disparities 
 
[21:20] Food Deserts 
  • Dr. Mathew talks about food deserts and how it can further exacerbate nutritional disparities 
 
[23:32] Outro 

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Credits:
Co-Hosts/Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Dr. Ricardo Correa
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany Leung
Senior Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Dr. Maggie Kozman
Editor/Assistant Producers: Emily Han, Clara Baek
Production Assistant: Lynn Nguyen
Website/Art Design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman

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Disclaimer

.The DEI Shift podcast and its guests provide general information and entertainment, but not medical advice. Before making any changes to your medical treatment or execution of your treatment plan, please consult with your doctor or personal medical team. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by The DEI Shift. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by The DEI Shift team are those of each individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The DEI Shift team and its guests, employers, sponsors, or organizations we are affiliated with.