The effects of SNAP and WIC programs on nutrient intakes of children

The effects of SNAP and WIC programs on nutrient intakes of children

Nutritional effects of participation by young children in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in the United States are investigated. A system of nutrient equations with dual endogenous programs is e...

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Veröffentlicht in:Food policy 2010-12, Vol.35 (6), p.576-583
1. Verfasser: Yen, Steven T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Benefit plans
Child health
Children
Children & youth
Diet
Dual treatment effect model
Effects
Estimation
Food stamps
Low income
Maternal and infant welfare
Maximum likelihood method
Measurement
Nutrition
Nutrition education
Participation
SNAP
SNAP WIC Dual treatment effect model
Social policy
U.S.A
United States
WIC
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Zusammenfassung:Nutritional effects of participation by young children in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in the United States are investigated. A system of nutrient equations with dual endogenous programs is estimated by the maximum-likelihood procedure. WIC is found to increase the intakes of three of the four important nutrients for WIC children, including iron, potassium, and fiber. SNAP only has a small and negative effect on fiber intake. The additional benefit of SNAP participation is non-existent given participation in WIC.
ISSN:0306-9192
1873-5657
DOI:10.1016/j.foodpol.2010.05.010