Observational study reports physical activity levels among youth receiving food assistance, highlighting potential indirect health benefits of federal nutrition support.
While the direct benefits of food assistance programs are well-documented, there is a need to explore indirect benefits like increased physical activity. This study examined whether participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was associated with improved physical activity levels in children and adolescents aged 2-17 in the United States during 2017-2018.
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