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Thrilled to share our new publication in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on food insecurity among older Americans eligible for nutrition assistance! Thanks to the amazing RAND team Tamara Dubowitz, Jonathan Cantor, Madhumita Ghosh-Dastidar, Andrea Richardson, Rachel Burns, Matthew Baird, and Robin Beckman! Briefly, we found that older Americans that are eligible for but not participating in nutrition assistance programs like SNAP may be experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship. Older Americans that are not enrolled in SNAP are likely to benefit from nutrition assistance outreach and enrollment. We used longitudinal survey data from the PHRESH study and a multivariable linear model to explore changes in food insecurity and financial hardship among SNAP participants and eligible nonparticipants. We found that SNAP participants experienced a greater improvement in food security between 2020-2021 relative to SNAP-eligible nonparticipants. More than one-third of SNAP participants and eligible nonparticipants experienced food insecurity and financial hardship. Perceived ineligibility and perceived lack of need were the most common reasons for not participating in SNAP.

Have you ever considered the barriers that exist within the context of access to federal food and nutrition assistance programs in the United States? This article outlines a framework to address these inequitable burdens with the objective of combatting the prevalence of food and nutrition insecurity for families throughout the country. Improving nutrition assistance programs helps provide a buffer in economic hardship and food insecurity, as well as having positive effects on children’s development, education, and maternal and economic outcomes. I invite everyone to read the informative article I had the chance to read below: https://lnkd.in/ezZ9wMtm

Did you know there are fantastic federal programs encouraging healthier eating while supporting local communities? 🌱✨ Let's dive into Nutrition Incentive Programs that make nourishing choices even more accessible. 🛒 Double Up Food Bucks: Have you heard of the Double Up Food Bucks program? It doubles the value of SNAP dollars when spent on fresh fruits and veggies at participating farmers markets and grocery stores. Your healthy choices go even further! 💵🥦 #DoubleUpFoodBucks #HealthyEating #CommunitySupport 🌾 SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education): SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education to SNAP recipients, empowering individuals and families to make healthier choices within their budget. Knowledge is a powerful tool! 📚🥕 #SNAPed #NutritionEducation #HealthyLiving 🍏 WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): WIC offers nutrition education, healthy food, and support for pregnant individuals, new moms, and young children. A vital program nurturing the health of our communities from the very beginning! 👶🍼 #WICProgram #HealthyStart #NourishingFamilies These federal initiatives are transforming the way we think about healthy eating, making it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Share your thoughts and experiences with these programs in the comments. Let's spread the word about building a healthier, happier nation together! 🌎💚 #NutritionIncentives #HealthyCommunities #WellnessWednesday

FoodCorps is always tuned in when it comes to child nutrition policy. Here’s a roundup of 8 recent federal and state policy developments you should know about this summer. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SoLIu1

Food insecurity is a very real concern within many families and also with older adult households. Nutrition is an imperative with a focus on healthy eating. The ability to acquire healthy affordable food continues to be a concern for all who are food insecure. #FoodInsecurity JAMA Network Open NASEM Health and Medicine Division

The monthly costs for the thrifty plan for a family of four participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is increasing by 31% over the last three years. The cost for a family of four under the thrifty plan in 2021 with children 6-8 and 9-11 was $675 a month. The United States Department of Agriculture’s 2023 updated thrifty plan for a family of four with children 6-8 and 9-11 now totals $975.90 monthly.

Big News! WIC expands offerings to include more culturally relevant options for women and children. This is a major shift in acknowledging food preferences and the importance of providing familiar foods to deliver high-quality nutrition.  Solving food insecurity will take a multi-pronged approach, and this is one critical piece to getting there. Next, let's add #FoodEducation to the mix, to ensure people learn to prepare and enjoy nourishing foods for life. https://lnkd.in/dKyGiQ_j

Did you know that in 2023, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits did not cover the cost of a meal in 99 percent of counties? While #SNAP helps more than 42 million Americans buy food for themselves and their families each year, many families receiving SNAP benefits are still facing food insecurity. In this updated #tool from Urban, explore #data by county, or filter by rural-urban continuum codes to see patterns of the maximum SNAP benefit per meal with the county-level average cost of a modestly priced meal. Access the tool. https://urbn.is/4bPlxng

🌟 Good News! 🍏🍽️ Food Insecurity Declined Among Low-Income Adults During Pandemic! 💪❤️ Amid challenging times, a ray of hope shines through. New research in Annals of Internal Medicine reveals a significant drop in food insecurity among low-income adults, especially those on SNAP benefits, in 2021. 📈👏 This study emphasizes the crucial role of financial relief and nutritional support, particularly for our more vulnerable community members. 🤝🌱 Let's continue working together to ensure everyone has access to nourishing meals. Share your thoughts and ideas on #foodandnutrition! 🗣️💡 #HealthMatters #CommunitySupport

LT shared during a recent visit that over the past year, money to purchase food has become tight and there are times when by the end of the month, they do not have the resources to purchase enough food. In the US, 12.8% of individuals, 17 million households, and 16% of individuals with diabetes report experiencing food insecurity. From 2021 to 2022, the prevalence significantly increased by 2.6% within the US population. Food insecurity has racial inequities and has higher incidence in American or Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic, or multiracial households. We have compiled a resource list that you can share with your communities and colleagues. Click below to learn more. #BoardCertificationinAdvancedDiabetesManagement #CertifiedDiabetesCareandEducationSpecialists #CDECoach #BCADM #CDCES #RegisteredDietitian #RegisteredNurse #DiabetesedServices #cdcescoach #diabetesawarenessmonths #pharmacist #diabetesmanagement #training #rn #rdr2online