Resource | Research | Food/Nutrient Analysis
Availability of Fresh Produce In Nutrition Assistance Programs
Fruit and vegetable consumption is an important component of a balanced diet consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid. FNS promotes the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, in all forms – fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juices, through its nutrition assistance programs.
05/01/2002
Resource | Research | Assessing/Improving Operations
Evaluation of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
This study presents the first nationally representative profiles of FDPIR participant and program characteristics, and the food-assistance needs and preferences among this particular target population. This executive summary provides a brief historical perspective on the program, describes the objectives and methodology of the evaluation, and summarizes the major finding.
06/01/1990