| Title | Rewarding healthy food choices in SNAP: behavioral economic applications. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Richards, Michael R., and Jody L. Sindelar |
| Journal | The Milbank quarterly |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 395-412 |
| Date Published | 2013 Jun |
| ISSN | 1468-0009 |
| Keywords | Choice Behavior, Economics, Behavioral, Food Assistance, Food Quality, Health Promotion, Humans, Nutrition Policy, Obesity, Reward |
| Abstract | American obesity rates continue to escalate, but an effective policy response remains elusive. Specific changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been proposed as one way to improve nutrition and combat obesity among lower-income populations. While current SNAP proposals hold promise, some important challenges still remain. |
| DOI | 10.1111/milq.12017 |
| Alternate Journal | Milbank Q |
