A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the link between food insecurity and long COVID among U.S. adults who had previously contracted COVID-19. Using data from the 2022-2023 National Health Interview Survey, researchers analyzed responses from 21,631 participants aged 18 and older. Of those surveyed, 1,807 reported food insecurity. Results showed that 15% of food-insecure respondents experienced current long COVID symptoms lasting three months or more, compared to 7% of food-secure respondents. Food insecurity was found to be positively associated with current long COVID (adjusted odds ratio of 1.73) and negatively associated with recovery from long COVID (adjusted odds ratio of 0.70). The study indicated that participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and employment status significantly influenced these associations. The findings suggest that improving SNAP eligibility and simplifying the enrollment process could help alleviate food insecurity and its associated health impacts, highlighting the need to address social determinants of health in the management of chronic conditions like long COVID.