The future of federally funded food programs -- Can they also fight obesity?
...t to a multi-year renewal cycle for approving food stamps nutrition education plans, as the current annual renewal cycle may limit programs by hindering long-term sustainability and evaluation. In addition to cohesive state policy and planning, WIC and Food Stamp programs can help participants overcome ba...Inconsistent access to food in low-income households may contribute to weight gain
...ssistance programs might reduce the problem. "Food stamps are available in monthly cycles. This may lead to uneven purchasing and consumption. Perhaps the federal Food Stamp Program could be modified to provide benefits more frequently to even the distribution. This possibility is worth investigating." Wild...