Nutritional-Assistance Programs Play a Critical Role in Reducing Food Insecurity

Authors :: Mariana Chilton
Patrick H. Casey
John T. Cook
Diana B. Cutts
Deborah A. Frank
Maureen M. Black
Alan Meyers
Source :: Pediatrics. 125:e1267-e1267
Publication Year :: 2010
Publisher :: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2010.
Abstract: The recent report by Melchior et al1 on food insecurity raised concerns about the effectiveness of nutritional-assistance programs and highlighted the role played by maternal mental health and domestic violence. Evidence from Children's HealthWatch (www.childrenshealthwatch.org) provides additional information on the link between nutritional-assistance programs and children's health and well-being. …

Subjects :: Food insecurity
business.industry
Environmental health
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Domestic violence
Medicine
business
Mental health

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