Here are five things Canadians need to know about food insecurity:

1. Food insecurity significantly affects health

2. Household food insecurity is a strong predictor of healthcare utilization and costs

3. Food bank use is a poor indicator of food insecurity

4. An adequate and secure level of household income is strongly linked to food security

5. Relatively modest increases in income have been found to lessen food insecurity among low-income families

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