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Assessing the Impact of SNAP-Ed: A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for Healthy Living Promotion in the United States

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  • Babu George

    (School of Business, Alcorn State University)

  • Martha Ravola

    (Department of Human Sciences, Alcorn State University)

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) plays a crucial role in promoting healthy food choices and physically active lifestyles among low-income populations. This article proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework for SNAP-Ed initiatives to assess the program's reach, implementation, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. The framework incorporates key components such as needs assessment, process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and economic evaluation. By integrating various data sources and methods, the proposed framework enables a holistic understanding of the program's strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous evaluation methods to measure the impact of SNAP-Ed interventions on nutrition knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and overall health outcomes. The framework aims to provide a structured approach for SNAP-Ed Implementing Agencies to demonstrate the program's effectiveness and guide decision-making for continuous improvement.

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  • Babu George & Martha Ravola, 2024. "Assessing the Impact of SNAP-Ed: A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for Healthy Living Promotion in the United States," Agricultural & Rural Studies, SCC Press, vol. 2(3), August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:sccars:022081
    DOI: 10.59978/ar02030015
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