Access to SNAP-Authorized Retailers and Diet Quality Among SNAP Recipients

This cross-sectional study found that access to SNAP-authorized retailers was associated with better diet quality among SNAP recipients, with the most substantial differences observed for proximity to superstores and grocery stores. These findings highlight the potential impact of food access on diet quality, and suggest that improving the availability of SNAP-authorized retailers in low-access areas may be an important strategy for enhancing public health and reducing diet-related conditions.

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JAMA Health Forum
Published
2025-04-18
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.0677
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2
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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3.76

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Access to SNAP-Authorized Retailers and Diet Quality Among SNAP Recipients

Shuoli Zhao, Qing X. Li
2 citations
JAMA Health Forum
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
3.76
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Access to SNAP-Authorized Retailers and Diet Quality Among SNAP Recipients

Shuoli Zhao, Qing X. Li
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Abstract

This cross-sectional study found that access to SNAP-authorized retailers was associated with better diet quality among SNAP recipients, with the most substantial differences observed for proximity to superstores and grocery stores. These findings highlight the potential impact of food access on diet quality, and suggest that improving the availability of SNAP-authorized retailers in low-access areas may be an important strategy for enhancing public health and reducing diet-related conditions.

JAMA Health ForumVol. 6(4)
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (US), University of Kentucky (US)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, University of Kentucky, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
No poverty
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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