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491. Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults From Rural and Urban Areas of the United States: Findings From NHANES (2005–2008) - Resources
Date: 2012

Examines rural and urban obesity rates using measured height and weight to calculate body mass index, rather than self-reported obesity rates. Also looks at demographics, diet, and physical activity as they relate to obesity for rural and urban residents. Uses data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

492. Healthy-Lifestyle Behaviors Associated With Overweight and Obesity in US Rural Children - Resources
Date: 2012

Describes the association between healthy lifestyle behaviors and the prevalence of overweight and obese ethnically and/or racially diverse, rural school-aged children in California, Kentucky, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Examines the following healthy lifestyle behaviors: improving diet quality, obtaining adequate sleep, limiting screen-time viewing, and consulting a physician about a child's weight.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease...

493. The Differences in Characteristics Among Households With and Without Obese Children: Findings From USDA's FoodAPS - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Examines characteristics of households with at least one obese child and without any obese children. Table 2 compares rural and urban household financial well-being, as it relates to obesity. Table 3 examines the food environment for rural households with and without obese children.

...youth · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

494. Examining Food Insecurity in the Rural United States: A Qualitative Study - Resources
Date: Feb 2020

Explores the difficulties families experience when trying to provide nutritious food to children, as well as related issues of food insecurity in 6 rural counties of the U.S. Discusses perceptions of food benefits, family circumstances, and participant suggestions to improve food access.

...America, No Kid Hungry Benefit enrollment and application · Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition...

495. Elder Index - Resources
Reviewed: Mar 2026

Tool offering cost of living comparisons at the county, state, or metropolitan area levels based on household and health characteristics. Includes breakdown of monthly expenses for food, transportation, health, housing, and miscellaneous expenses.

...Food security and nutrition · Housing and homelessness · State-by-state data · Transportation · State-by-state...

496. Obesity and Related Health Behaviors Among Urban and Rural Children in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 - Resources
Date: Jul 2011

Evaluates and compares the rates of overweight, obesity and related health behaviors among rural and urban children using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness...

497. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Eligibility and Participation - Resources
Reviewed: Feb 2026

Presents an interactive map to explore Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program eligibility and participation at the state and county levels in 8 states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Provides statistics on age, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, employment status, health insurance status, and more.

...Food security and nutrition · Health insurance · Income support and assistance · Women · Arizona · Colorado · Idaho · Kansas...

498. Importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Rural America - Resources
Date: Dec 2019

Discusses the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on rural communities, addressing rural-specific needs, challenges, and considerations related to program implementation. Describes rural health disparities and food access issues in rural areas, and the potential effects of changes to SNAP on rural participants.

...Health, 109(12), 1641-1645 12/2019 Access · Benefit enrollment and application · Food security and nutrition · Policy...

499. Identifying Areas of High Vulnerability for Rural Veteran Food Insecurity - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Examines and locates veteran food insecurity in rural areas by mapping areas of high vulnerability with geographic information systems (GIS). Utilizes multiple data sources to map out Veterans Health Administration (VHA) locations, food deserts, high veteran population density, low community health rankings, and more. Shows locations in the U.S. that have a high population of veterans and food insecurity that are near a VHA location and may benefit from interventions.

...Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15 11/2024 Food security and nutrition · Population health · Veterans...

500. Assessment of Mobile Device and SMS Use for Diet and Exercise Information among Rural Mexican-American Adolescents - Resources
Date: Nov 2014

Study examining how rural Mexican-American youth use the Internet or short message service (SMS) on mobile devices to access health related information to learn about diet and exercise. Evaluates the use of mobile devices for diet and exercise knowledge and its utility in planning interventions to address obesity among the study population.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Technology for health and human...