Food Insecurity: What is a Common Cause of Undernutrition in America?
                                
                                
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                                In 2023, approximately one in seven households in America, or 13.5%, experienced food insecurity, a primary driver of undernutrition. This critical issue goes beyond simply not having enough food; it encompasses a lack of consistent access to an affordable and nutritious diet, which has far-reaching health and social consequences across the country.