The following USDA research reports provide recent information on dietary intakes of SNAP participants as well as a behavioral economic perspective on food choices of nutrition assistance program participants.
Diet Quality of Americans by Food Stamp Participation Status
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2004 - July 2008
Could Behavioral Economics Help Improve Diet Quality for Nutrition Assistance Program Participants – July 2007
- Report Summary
- Entire Report
- Prices, Income, and Information Are Standard Policy Levers That Influence Food Choice
- How Cognitive Glitches and Psychological Biases Influence What People Eat
- How Cognitive Glitches and Psychological Biases Influence How Much People Eat
- Psychological Biases Can Also Make People More Receptive to New Information
Can Food Stamps Do More to Improve Food Choices? An Economic Perspective - September 2007
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