Barriers that Constrain the Adequacy of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Allotments

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This study identifies the barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to achieve a healthy diet through a nationally representative survey of SNAP participants. The study identifies the individual, household, and environmental barriers faced by SNAP participants that prevent them from having access to a healthy diet throughout the month; describes the interaction between these barriers; describes the nature of the barriers and the coping strategies used; and identifies any associations with household food insecurity.

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33 This study identifies the barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to achieve a healthy diet through a nationally representative survey of SNAP participants. The study identifies the individual, household, and environmental barriers faced by SNAP participants that prevent them from having access to a healthy diet throughout the month; describes the interaction between these barriers; describes the nature of the barriers and the coping strategies used; and identifies any associations with household food insecurity. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/SNAP-Barriers-Summary.pdf

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  • food-insecurity
  • snap-participants
  • snap
  • healthy-diet

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