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861. An Evaluation of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!, a Culturally Tailored Nutrition and Physical Activity Pilot Program for Mexican-Heritage Fathers - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Describes outcomes of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (HEPP), a nutrition and physical activity intervention for Latino fathers in colonias near the Texas-Mexico border. Provides data on changes in participants' fruit and vegetable intake, skin carotenoids, and healthy dietary behaviors. Discusses approaches to cultural appropriateness and collaboration with promotoras.

...Food security and nutrition · Men · Physical activity · Statistics and data · U.S.-Mexico Border Region · Texas...

862. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Nebraska's Eligibility Decision - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Details the benefits and eligibility requirements of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Offers statistics and demographics on households participating in Nebraska's SNAP. Highlights the effect inflation and the higher cost of food has on low-income populations. Makes recommendations for policymakers to consider when evaluating eligibility limits that affect the availability of food and safeguard against hunger for low-income households.

...population · Families · Food security and nutrition · People with disabilities · Policy · Poverty · Statistics and data · Nebraska...

863. See Me, Hear Me, Know Me: Perspectives on Diet and Physical Activity Influences among Teens Living in Rural Texas Communities - Resources
Date: Nov 2023

Surveyed 40 pairs of rural Texas parents and teens to understand how teens perceive living in a rural community impacts diet and exercise choices. Discusses the role of the family, nutrition at home, access to healthy foods, and more.

...11/2023 Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Texas...

864. The Strong African American Families-Teen Trial: Rationale, Design, Engagement Processes, and Family-Specific Effects - Resources
Date: Nov 2011

Presents the results of a randomized, attention-controlled trial comparing the Strong African American Families–Teen (SAAF–T) family-centered intervention program for adolescents to a comparable family-centered control program that focused on health and nutrition. African American families from six counties in rural Georgia with a 10th-grade student participated in the study. The study focused on family management skills, culturally consistent programming, and community-based implementation procedures.

...Food security and nutrition · Population health · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

865. Strengthening SNAP and TANF is Essential to Support Children in Early Childhood - Resources
Date: Sep 2021

Research brief examining participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in Virginia during children's first six years of life. Uses administrative data from the Virginia Longitudinal Data System to explore differences in participation by race and residence in rural versus urban counties.

...Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Virginia...

866. A Supermarket Double-Dollar Incentive Program Increases Purchases of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables among Low Income Families with Children: The Healthy Double Study - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Analyzes results from a randomized control study at a supermarket in rural Maine to assess whether financial incentives are effective in increasing the number of fruits and vegetables low-income families purchase. Includes participants' weekly spending on fruits and vegetables, with data categorized by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation.

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

867. Impact of Nutrition Interventions on Vitamin and Mineral Intake Among Native American Children and Parents: Insights from Food Resource Equity for Sustainable Health (FRESH) Study - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Examines a tribal community-based nutrition program that utilizes a farm-to-school family intervention. Analyzes data from 193 children and 170 adults for diet quality and vitamin and mineral intake. Discusses issues of food quality and access in Native American populations.

...Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Tribal communities · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

868. Growing Up Rural in America - Resources
Date: 2018

Presents a report on the state of childhood in rural America. Details challenges rural children face, such as poverty, adolescent pregnancy, and food access issues. Features rural-urban comparisons and state-by-state data.

...Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Social determinants of health · State-by-state...

869. Understanding the Rural Food Environment: Perspectives of Low-income Parents - Resources
Date: Apr 2011

Describes barriers rural, low-income families face to access quality, affordable, and healthful food. Concludes that remedies used in urban areas will not help to fix the problem of food deserts in rural areas.

...David Hartley Rural and Remote Health, 11(2), 1631 04/2011 Families · Food security and nutrition...

870. Health Care's Role in Rural Economic Development: How Work Support Programs Improve Health and Stimulate Rural Economies - Resources
Date: Feb 2023

Policy brief exploring how work support programs – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) – and other state and federal programs can address social determinants of health, improve health, and stimulate economic activity in rural America. Offers policy recommendations to increase access to these programs in rural areas.

...Community and economic development · Food security and nutrition · Health insurance · Income support and assistance · Policy...