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Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Epidemiology

Featured Data Product: Demographic Characteristics Associated with Food Insecurity in Michigan:
2021-2023 Snapshot

Food insecurity is defined as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or the limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways. In Michigan, 13.1% of adults may have experienced food insecurity from 2021 to 2023.

Using data from Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, this poster shows findings about which sociodemographic characteristics are associated with food insecurity among Michigan Adults.

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The aim of the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Program is to prevent and control obesity and other chronic diseases through healthful eating and physical activity.

The physical activity and nutrition epidemiologist supports the PAN Program by monitoring trends in weight status, nutrition quality and access, and physical activity levels among youth and adults in Michigan. In addition, breastfeeding practices of new mothers are followed over time.

Surveillance is also conducted to track disparities in health and behavior by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geography, gender, age, disability status, and other factors.

If you are looking for specific physical activity and nutrition surveillance data that you do not see here, or if you need accessibility assistance reading any of the documents on this webpage, please contact the MDHHS Chronic Disease Epidemiology Section at MDHHS-ChronicEPI@michigan.gov.
 


More Information

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Resources

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Resources

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