Table 1.

Questions used to assess Food Security Status during pregnancy in the Maternal Infant Health Assessment Survey

Food Security Questions	Affirmative response
1.“The food that I bought just didn't last, and I didn't have money to get more." During your most recent pregnancy, was that often, sometimes, or never true for you?	Often or sometimes
2."I couldn't afford to eat balanced meals." During your most recent pregnancy, was that often, sometimes, or never true for you?	Often or sometimes
3.During your pregnancy, did you ever cut the size of your meals or skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food?	Yes
4.During your pregnancy, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasn't enough money to buy food?	Yes
5.How often did this [cut size or skip meals] happen?	Three or more times per month
6.During your pregnancy, were you ever hungry but didn't eat because you couldn't afford enough food?	Yes