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321. Impact of USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Rural and Urban Economies in the Aftermath of the Great Recession - Resources
Date: Oct 2021

Reports on the effects of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit spending on employment, output, and household incomes between 2009-2014. Describes the different impacts of SNAP benefit outlays on urban and rural economies.

...Food security and nutrition · Income support and assistance · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

322. College Students as Facilitators in Reducing Adolescent Obesity Disparity in Southern Appalachia: Team Up for Healthy Living - Resources
Date: Jul 2015

Describes a peer-based obesity prevention program focused on healthy eating and physical activity for rural Appalachian high school students, with college students serving as facilitators.

...Appalachia · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Schools...

323. National School Lunch Afterschool Snack Program - Funding
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Funding for schools and residential child care institutions to provide afterschool snacks to low-income children who participate in the National School Lunch program.

...available on the program website . Child care · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools...

324. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Topic Guide - Resources
Reviewed: Mar 2026

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...Food security and nutrition · Health literacy · Housing and homelessness · Infrastructure · Maternal health and prenatal care...

325. The Availability of Competitive Foods and Beverages to Middle School Students in Appalachian Virginia Before Implementation of the 2014 Smart Snacks in School Standards - Resources
Date: Sep 2015

Examines nutritional quality of foods and beverages available in 8 rural Virginia middle schools. Includes statistics with breakdowns by number of foods and beverages offered, number that were compliant with USDA National School Lunch Program standards, percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, and percentages of components such as sugar, fat, and sodium in available foods.

...Preventing Chronic Disease, 12 09/2015 Appalachia · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Virginia...

326. A Scoping Review of Policies to Encourage Breastfeeding, Healthy Eating, and Physical Activity among Rural People and Places in the United States - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Scoping review of 122 studies, reports, and theses on breastfeeding, healthy eating, and physical activity policy, systems, and environment change initiatives in rural areas. Analyzes source design, objectives, setting, focus, results, and more. Summarizes research findings and discusses data collection and sharing for rural initiatives.

...Food security and nutrition · Maternal health and prenatal care · Physical activity · Policy · Public health · Statistics...

327. Rural School Food Service Director Perceptions on Voluntary School Meal Reforms - Resources
Date: Nov 2015

Results of a study using telephone interviews and online surveys to examine barriers and facilitators to participation in voluntary school meal programs such as farm-to-school and school garden programs.

...Community and faith-based initiatives · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

328. Improving the Physical Activity and Nutrition Environment Through Self-Assessment (NAP SACC) in Rural Area Child Care Centers in North Carolina - Resources
Date: 2014

Presents results from a study designed to determine if rural child care centers in western North Carolina meet recommendations for nutrition and physical activity. Also examines whether focusing on nutrition and physical activity is effective in improving the center environment, and if differences exist between school-affiliated and unaffiliated care centers.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Schools · Statistics and data · Wellness...

329. Cancer-Related Health Behaviors During the COVID 19 Pandemic in Geographically Diverse Samples Across the US - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines cancer-related health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic via a June 2020-March 2021 survey of 21,911 people conducted through eight cancer centers. Includes demographic data, including rural-urban comparisons, on changes in physical activity, fruit and vegetable intake, smoking and tobacco use, and alcohol consumption.

...Cancer · Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Tobacco use...

330. Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) - Funding
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Grants to tribal colleges and universities for research projects that address concerns and needs of tribal and reservation communities, including projects that focus on health, food, nutrition, and agricultural production research.

...Food security and nutrition · Leadership · Poverty · Research methods and resources · Tribal communities · Wellness, health promotion...