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Subject: FYI--USDA Releases Study on Barriers to SNAP Adequacy

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All—wanted to make sure you saw the study and infographic released today. Please feel free to share with your networks, and reach out with any questions!

USDA Releases Study on Barriers to SNAP Adequacy

Today, USDA released a study showing that nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month.

The study, Barriers that Constrain the Adequacy of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Allotments, was conducted in 2018, based on recommendations made in a joint study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the National Research Council on the feasibility of defining SNAP adequacy.

Key findings in the report include:

Most SNAP participants – 88 percent – reported facing one or more barriers to achieving a healthy diet throughout the month.
The most common barrier overall – reported by 61% of SNAP participants – was the affordability of healthy foods, such as lean meat and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Participants who struggled with the affordability of healthy foods were more than twice as likely to experience food insecurity.
Other barriers identified include a lack of time to prepare meals from scratch (30%), the need for transportation to or distance to a grocery store (19%), and not having storage for fresh or cooked foods (14%).

The prevalence of most barriers did not vary by household composition, income sources, education level, urbanicity, or region.

Click here to access the full report and report summary.

Click here to view the Barriers to Healthy Eating infographic.

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