http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ccr42/ccr42.pdf
Survey of 8,000 children from kindergarten through 3rd grade to examine predictors of child obesity and associated academic and socioemotional outcomes. Number of hours of TV viewing and number of meals not taken with family were cited as significant factors in child obesity. From the Economic Research Service.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/CCR45/CCR45.pdf
In 2005, overpayments cost the Food Stamp Program $1.29 billion. This report looks at state level efforts to reduce errors. From the Economic Research Service.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB6-5/
Federal expenditures for food assistance programs totaled almost $54 billion in FY 2007, over 2% more than in the previous year, and the 5th consecutive year of increases. Examines trends in the Food Stamp Program, the National School Lunch Program, and three other programs. From the Economic Research Service.
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08680.pdf
In 1996 world leaders pledged to cut in half by 2015 the number of undernourished people globally. This report examines factors that contribute to persistent food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa and the progress made toward the 2015 goal. From the Government Accountability Office.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/ATUS/Current.htm
Offers statistical data on patterns of time used by Americans for eating and drinking with details by age, sex, and socio-economic status. Also offers statistics on time spent shopping for groceries and time spent exercising or watching TV by body mass index group. From the Economic Research Service.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad395.pdf
Reports that 72% of older Americans met the federal guidelines for cholesterol intake and 56% for diet variety, but less than one-third met the requirement for the five food groups and only 17% consumed a good quality diet during the survey period, 1999-2002. Also examines results by sex, race and ethnicity, education, smoking status and other characteristics. From the National Center for Health Statistics.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL34478_20080508.pdf
Describes the extent, cause, and consequences of rapidly rising food prices, especially for staple crops such as wheat, corn, and rice. Also covers short and long-term responses by the U.S. and international community to enhance food security and agricultural productivity. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/toc.html
Covers the benefits of a healthier diet, how to shop wisely, and frequently asked questions. From the National Institute on Aging.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/WRS0801/WRS0801.pdf
Prices for major food commodities have increased by 60% over levels two years ago. This report reviews the main factors behind the price increases including reduced supplies from adverse weather conditions, increased demand in emerging areas of affluence, higher energy prices, and increased use of feedstocks for biofuels production. Also covers policy responses to rising food prices and implications for food security and social unrest. From the Economic Research Service.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db05.htm
Reports the number of infants who were ever breastfed increased from 60% in 1993-94 to 77% in 2005-2006. Summarizes information on breastfeeding rates in the U.S. including demographic and socio-economic characteristics of breastfeeding mothers. From the National Center for Health Statistics.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/menu/Published/CNP/FILES/MealCostStudy.pdf
Provides a detailed examination of the cost of producing meals in the school lunch and breakfast programs during school year 2005-2006. In 78% of surveyed schools the cost of a reimbursable lunch was less than the federal subsidy. From the Food and Nutrition Service of the Agriculture Department
