Cost-Effectiveness Of Financial Incentives And Disincentives For Improving Diet And Health Through The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Introduction: The 2018 Farm Bill represents a major opportunity to reduce disparities in diet and health. The largest component is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), feeding 1 in 6 Americans. Potential options include subsidizing fruits u0026 vegetables (FV 2) 30% FV and 3) 30% subsidy on Fu0026V, whole grains, nuts/seeds, seafood, plant-based oils, and 30% disincentive on SSBs, junk food, and processed meats. Model inputs included national data from NHANES (2009-2014), policy effects from SNAP pilots and food pricing meta-analyses, d...