Feeding the Brain: Food Security in the First Five Years
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Feeding the Brain: Food Security in the First Five Years explores how access to nutritious food is foundational to healthy brain development. In Ohio, 1 in 3 young children lives in a household that struggles to consistently afford healthy meals, with significant disparities affecting Black children. This new resource outlines how food insecurity acts as a chronic stressor in early childhood, disrupting brain development and contributing to challenges with learning, behavior, and long-term health.
This resource reinforces what we know: supporting families’ basic needs is essential to building a strong foundation for Ohio’s youngest children. Explore the factsheet to learn more and help spread the word about what children need to grow, learn, and thrive.
