Nutrition and food security in the food stamp program
- Year:
- 1996
- Subject:
- Food stamps -- United States, Food relief -- United States, food security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and United States
- Abstract:
- This volume of research papers offers an overview of current research on two topics critical to the food stamp program's success in achieving its goals: improving access to and participation in the FSP, and measuring nutrition in the FSP. The papers present the latest trends in FSP participation rates among those eligible for benefits; examine the effectiveness of specific provisions to expedite service to those in greatest need; investigate access of FSP participants to food retailers; and discuss the measurement of food security and nutrition.
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, Office of Analysis and Evaluation
- Collection:
- USDA publications