The per capita amount of energy in food available for human consumption, during the reference period.
Hunger and Health
Food Insecurity Nationally
Trends in food insecurity and food insecurity with hunger among households, adults, and children.
Food Insecurity by State
These maps represent percentages for food insecurity, and food insecurity with hunger.
Child Food Insecurity
This map represents the percentage of food insecure children in each state.
SNAP Benefits
SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and was formerly known as food stamps.
WIC Benefits
WIC stands for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Low Birthweight
Low birth-weight is defined as babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds). The map reflects the mother’s place of residence, not the place where the birth occurred.
Infant Mortality
This map presents data for all races combined as well as for African Americans exclusively.
Children Uninsured
This map represents the percentage of children aged 17 and under who were not covered by health insurance at any point during the year.
Adults Uninsured
This map represents the number of adults (19-64 years old) who lacked health insurance in 2008.
