Strategies to improve the dietary quality of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries: an assessment of stakeholder opinions

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Authors

Susan J. Blumenthal · New America

Elena E Hoffnagle · National League of Cities

Cindy W. Leung · University of California, San Francisco

Hayley Lofink · School Based Health Alliance

Helen H. Jensen · Iowa State University

Susan B. Foerster · Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

Lilian Cheung

Abstract

Results suggest that there is broad stakeholder support for policies that align SNAP purchase eligibility with national public health goals of reducing food insecurity, improving nutrition and preventing obesity.

Topics & Keywords

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Nutrition

Volume 17, Issue 12, pp. 2824-2833

DOI: 10.1017/s1368980013002942

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