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Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP)
Coverage of Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) in the Nexus archive.
- Research: Some Rural Residents Are Trading Nutrition for Shelter
Rising U.S. home prices and proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) are forcing low-income rural residents to prioritize housing over nutrition, exacerbating health issues like obesity and diabetes. A study by the Rural Livability Project at the University of Wisconsin–Madison links housing stress and food insecurity to higher prevalence of chronic health conditions in rural areas.