CD4 and Anxiety: Since food insecurity can interplay with depressive and anxiety symptoms as suggested in the existing literature (Laraia, Siega-Riz, Gundersen, & Dole, 2006; Vozoris & Tarasuk, 2003; Whitaker, Phillips, & Orzol, 2006), it is plausible that these two mental health problems may play a role in the relationship between food insecurity and CD4 counts.