Date of Award
5-2006
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences
Abstract
Food security remains a problem in the United States. Historically, the government began to distribute excess agricultural goods to those in nutritional need. Efforts to provide food to people in need continue today through the Food Stamp Program (FSP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Nutrition status of participants in these programs demonstrates the nutritional effectiveness of these programs. These programs provide needed benefits and are making positive changes in food security, but improvements can be made to fully improve the nutrition status of these low-income participants. Nutrition professionals can be key in improving these programs.
Recommended Citation
Harris, MarLee, "Government Food Assistance Programs: A Nutritional Perspective" (2006). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 725.
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Faculty Mentor
Tammy Vitale
Departmental Honors Advisor
Noreen Schvaneveldt