| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8817085 | American Journal of Preventive Medicine | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves as an important nutritional safety net program for many Americans. Given its aim to use traditional economic levers to provide access to food, the SNAP program includes minimal nutritional requirements and restrictions. As food choices are influenced by more than just economic constraints, behavioral economics may offer insights and tools for altering food purchases for SNAP users. This manuscript outlines behavioral economics strategies that have potential to encourage healthier food choices within the SNAP program.
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Authors
Alice S. DrPH, Terry MPH, MS, CCRC, Molly M. PhD,