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911. Assessing SNAP Participants' Fitness for Work: Final Report - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Examines how assessments are made and implemented regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements. Discusses variations of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) across 4 case study states: Georgia, Maryland, Texas, and Wisconsin. Includes SNAP applicant characteristics and determinations for work requirements by demographic information and urbanicity of metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural. Provides feedback from rural SNAP staff regarding difficulties assessing SNAP participants' fitness for work.

...Food security and nutrition · Human services · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Georgia · Maryland · Texas...

912. Transportation Issues Affecting Independent Grocers and Fresh Food Distribution: A Comparison Study of Rural and Urban Communities in the US - Resources
Date: Mar 2025

Examines the factors impacting fresh food distribution by independent grocers in rural and urban areas of the United States. Discusses food access, transportation concerns, roadways, logistics, markets, and more. Includes a profile of the northernmost rural counties in Wisconsin.

...David Long 03/2025 Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Transportation · Wisconsin...

913. Variation in Access to Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Vending Machines Across Rural, Town and Urban High Schools - Resources
Date: May 2013

Describes variations in high school students' access to sugar-sweetened beverages through vending machines by geographic location, and offers an approach to analyze school vending machine foods. Includes rural versus urban data by vending machine beverage options and front advertisement.

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

914. 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...

915. 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...

916. Risks to Health Among American Indian/Alaska Native High School Students in the United States - Resources
Date: Jul 2011

Examines leading health risks among nationally representative sample of American Indian/Alaska Native high school students and compares rates to other racial/ethnic groups. Includes statistical breakdowns by frequency of cigarette and alcohol use, weight status, physical activity level, television and computer use, and healthy food intake.

...youth · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Tobacco use · Tribal communities...

917. Reestablishing and Reviving Great Lakes Intertribal Food Systems to Heal Tribal Communities - Resources
Date: May 2025

A video featuring tribal leaders of the Menominee Indian Tribe residing in Wisconsin and their efforts to reclaim traditional food sustenance practices. Discusses issues such as food insecurity in tribal communities and how traditional indigenous agriculture can improve health and sustainability. Transcript available below description.

...Medical College of Wisconsin Culture · Food security and nutrition · Sustainability of programs · Tribal communities · Wisconsin...

918. Exploration of Factors Influencing Initiation and Continuation of Breastfeeding among Hispanic Women Living in Rural Settings: A Multi-Methods Study - Resources
Date: Aug 2014

Explores the factors that influence breastfeeding among Hispanic women living in rural settings with the objective of developing an educational breastfeeding program to meet the needs of rural Hispanic women.

...Health, 14(3), 2955 08/2014 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Maternal health and prenatal care · Women...

919. 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...

920. Lack of Healthy Food Options on Children's Menus of Restaurants in the Health-Disparate Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina, 2013 - Resources
Date: Mar 2015

Community-based participatory research study describing the quality of food on children's menus in 137 restaurants located in three predominantly rural counties in Virginia and North Carolina, areas with high rates of diabetes and obesity among adults. Looked at healthy eating options for rural compared to urban locations and for areas that are predominantly Black, White, and mixed race.

...youth · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · North Carolina · Virginia...