The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Child Weight Status: A Review

ConclusionsSNAP participation may help boys maintain a healthy body weight but can be a contributing factor in being overweight or obese in girls who are long-term participants, or who are already overweight. Food security and participation in multiple food assistance programs may be important modifiers. These findings are relevant to policymakers who are considering reducing SNAP funding or restructuring the program. Further research that utilizes strong designs is needed.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research