What Tool Is Used to Measure Food Insecurity in the United States?
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According to the USDA, 13.5% of US households were food-insecure at some point in 2023, a notable increase from the previous year. This critical data point, along with many others, is captured by a standardized measurement known as the Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM), the primary tool used to measure food insecurity in the United States.
