Which of the following U.S. population groups is MOST likely to be food insecure?

A. Asian Americans living in the Northeast
B. Hispanic Americans living in the South
C. college students with an income at 285% of the official poverty threshold
D. retired couples with an income at 385% of the official poverty threshold


Answer: B

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