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Yetter, Dylan; Tripp, Simon – SNAP, 2020
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a signature federal program that in FY2019 provided financial assistance to 35 million low-income Americans. SNAP is a focused program that increases food access, reduces hunger, and improves the nutrition and health of low-income American families. It is in the interest of the nation and…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Low Income Groups, Food, Nutrition
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Cavanagh, Bradley D.; Meinen, Amy – Journal of School Health, 2015
Background: Approximately 31.7% of children in the United States are overweight or obese. Interventions in the afterschool setting may help combat childhood obesity. Research exists on interventions in school settings, but a few data exist for interventions about afterschool programs. This study investigates increasing physical activity (PA) in…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Obesity, Health Promotion, Physical Activity Level