Low-income individuals are at a higher risk for food insecurity, certain chronic diseases,
and poor dietary intake as compared to their higher-income counterparts.
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As a result, it is essential that low-income individuals eligible for the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are provided with opportunities to advance their
nutrition-related knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy.
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,
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Unlike other federal nutrition assistance programs, SNAP participants receive benefits
only once a month and have very few restrictions on what foods can be purchased.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) is available to
help SNAP-eligible individuals make healthy food choices with their SNAP benefits,
incorporate physical activity into their daily lives, and improve their food security
status.
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Developing and evaluating SNAP-Ed curricula remains important to ensure that curriculum
content is evidence based, consistent with the most current Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, and effective at facilitating behavior change among SNAP-eligible individuals.
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Published online: November 21, 2018
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