- Author: Shelby MacNab
UC CalFresh provides nutrition education to low-income, SNAP parents and children in Fresno County. New research shows positive outcomes. Take a look:
SNAP-Ed can improve nutrition of low-income Americans across life span
written by James C. Hersey, Sheryl C. Cates, Jonathan L. Blitstein, and Pamela A. Williams-Piehota
The nutrition of low-income Americans can be improved across the life span through participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). In a study funded by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, RTI International researchers evaluated eight nutrition programs offered in child care centers, elementary schools, and senior care settings to examine the effectiveness of SNAP-Ed programs across different age groups. The researchers noted that their study reinforced the importance of nutrition education in making healthy food choices within a tight budget.