In this activity, food insecurity will be discussed. Physicians will learn how to access patients’ health conditions and how to determine if healthy food is a viable option for treating them.

Learning Objectives There is a difference between hunger and food insufficiency. There are correlations of food insecurity in a patient population. The health care system is affected by food insecurity. Hunger Vital Signs is a food security screening tool. There are applications to patient care. Barriers to implementation are explored. There are steps you can take to develop a food insecurity model.

There are accreditation statements. The American Osteopathic Association gives accreditation to the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits, which will be reported with the extent of the physician’s participation.

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1 by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. The category is called the AMA PRA. ä . Physicians should only claim the credit when they are involved in the activity.

There is a planning disclosure. The MAOPS Education Planning Committee does not have financial relationships with any organization that produces, markets, resells, or distributes health care goods or services.

There is a Grievance Policy. The nature of the grievances should be specified in writing. All grievances should be directed to the Executive Director, who will forward them to the Education & Convention Committee. Within 30 days of receipt, all grievances will be responded to. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA.