2025 Scholars' Research Symposium Abstract: Food Security During Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes.

Study findings showed there was no statistically significant association between food insecurity and low birth weight or earlier gestational age in adjusted models despite a statistically significant association existing in unadjusted models. However, elevated pre-pregnancy BMI was independently associated with low birth weight and earlier gestational age and should be investigated further regarding maternal food insecurity during pregnancy. Understanding food insecurity as a social determinant of health has critical consequences for both maternal and child health. Future research should investigate interventions to decrease food insecurity during pregnancy.