ABSTRACT
Marginalized communities that struggle with food insecurity have been traditionally excluded from academic discourse. Therefore, describing food insecurity in such affected populations requires a critical appraisal of the historical, economic, and political factors that have shaped these communities. Furthermore, many minority groups have deep traditional ties with food within their cultures. Understanding food insecurity within this myriad of dynamic and interrelated issues is crucial to informing interventions that can address food insecurity at its root causes and have lasting impact across a spectrum of objectives. This understanding can only be
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 155 Food Insecurity in the United States ...................................................................... 156 Community-Based Understanding of Food Insecurity in Navajo Nation .............. 157 Historical Roots of Food Insecurity in Navajo Nation ........................................... 160 State of the Navajo Food System, Diet, and Nutrition Today ................................ 165 Toward Community Solutions ............................................................................... 168 Conclusion ............................................................................................................. 169 Acknowledgments .................................................................................................. 170 References .............................................................................................................. 170
gained through insight into the wisdom and perspectives of community members themselves.
