The goal of this report is to make recommendations for policy, voluntary actions, and research areas to support in-store and online food environments that make healthy food and beverage choices easier for all consumers. All shoppers face barriers to purchasing nutritious food in a retail environment that disproportionately promotes unhealthy food products. However, retail marketing has an even greater impact on shoppers who use SNAP. The recommendations outlined in this report were informed by a convening of industry, SNAP participant, and public health stakeholders, and are grounded in the promotion of equitable access to healthy foods for all residents of the U.S.
Published: October 2023
ID #: CAS061
Publisher: Center for Science in the Public Interest
Authors: John S, Johnson J, Nelms A, Bresnahan C, Tucker AC, JA Wolfson
Focus Areas: Food Retail, Nutrition Policy & Programs
Keywords: Grocery store, Supermarket, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
State: National
Resource Type: Report
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