Food Programs

Question 1

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Answer 1

Helps needy families with monthly cash assistance (families with children YOUNGER THAN 18). Benefits and eligibility determined by state. Regulated by: DHHS.

Question 2

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Answer 2

Provides nutritious USDA foods to low income elderly at least 60 years of age - Brings to their house; appropriate for patients who can’t drive/are homebound. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 3

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Answer 3

SHORT-TERM hunger relief. Quarterly distributions of commodity foods to agencies, food banks, soup kitchens, shelters, and low income households. All ages/age groups. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 4

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Answer 4

Provides USDA foods to low income households on Indian Reservations and American Indians in some areas in/around Oklahoma. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 5

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Answer 5

Improves nutrition of children in low income families.
Regulated by: ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM USDA.

Question 6

What are the requirements for NSLP?

Answer 6

Lunch must serve: 1/3 recommended intake of PROTEIN< CALCIUM, IRON, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E over teh wchool week

Grades K-5: 3/4 cup veggies = 1 serving
Fruit juice may be used as 1/2 weekly seriving of fruit
1/2 grains = whole grains

Question 7

National School Breakfast Program (NSBP)

Answer 7

Must serve: 1/4 recommended intake of PROTEIN, CALCIUM, IRON, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E over the school week. So in total, over the school week, NSLP and NSBP meet a little over ½ the recommended intakes for those nutrients. Regulated by: ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM USDA.

Question 8

After School Snack Programs (ASP)

Answer 8

Same eligibility as NSLP (it’s an extension of the NSLP, so technically also an entitlement program). Provides healthy snacks after school. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 9

Special Milk Program (SMP)

Answer 9

Provides milk to schools NOT part of the other federal programs, such as NSLP. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 10

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Answer 10

Expands foodservice programs to children/teens in low income areas when school is out. Regulated by: ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM USDA.

Question 11

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Answer 11

Same eligibility as NSLP. Supports food service programs for family day care centers, adult day care centers, neighborhood houses, homeless shelters. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 12

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Answer 12

Introduces children to fruits and vegetables; free to children at schools who operate the NSLP; Regulated by: USDA.

Question 13

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Answer 13

Serves pregnant, post-partum, breastfeeding, women + infants and children up to age 5. Encourages breastfeeding, but also provides formula as needed. Provides food (formula, cereal, milk, cheese, juice), nutrition education, and referrals to other agencies for low income mothers at NUTRITION RISK (requires a health exam).

Regulated by: USDA.

Question 14

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Answer 14

Nutrition education/teaches skills and educates the public on food practices (how to shop, cook, food budget, meal prep) to LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. Does NOT provide food. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 15

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Answer 15

Largest food assistance program. Assists low-income individuals with monthly benefits. ONLY BASED ON INCOME - NOT NUTRITION RISK. Based on the Thrifty Food Plan for June of the Preceding Year. Also uses EBT card. Regulated by: ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM USDA.

Question 16

Nutrition Education and Training Program (NETP)

Answer 16

Part of NSLP. Provides nutrition education to teachers and school food service personnel. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 17

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Answer 17

Gives low-income seniors (> 60 years old) coupons to exchange for foods at farmers markets/roadstands/CSA + nutrition education and information is provided to select/store/prepare food. Regulated by: USDA.

Question 18

Medicare

Answer 18

Health insurance for people over 65 years of age, or any age with ESRD.

Question 19

Medicaid

Answer 19

Health insurance for ALL eligible needy, all ages/blind/disabled. Based on income

Regulated by: ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM DHHS.

Question 20

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCH)

Answer 20

Fosters public health nutrition programs at the state and local levels. Included: Women of child-bearing age, infants, children, low-income. Regulated by: DHHS Title V.

Question 21

Healthy Start

Answer 21

Finds programs in communities with high infant mortality rates; the goal is to decrease infant mortality and improve the health of low income women, infants, and children. Regulated by: DHHS.

Question 22

Head Start

Answer 22

Introduces new foods and teaches food habits to low income children ages 3-5. Prepares children to go to school. Regulated by: DHHS.

Question 23

OAA: Older Americans Act (part of Nutrition Services Incentive Program - NSIP)

Answer 23

For all aged 60+ and their spouse (of any age) REGARDLESS OF INCOME. Meals meet ⅓ recommended intake.

Provides: Congregate Meals (for the AMBULATORY).
Transportation provided.
Meals on Wheels (hot meals 5x/week for the homebound). Nutrition counseling/education and referrals.

Regulated by: DHHS Title III by the AOA (Administration on Aging).

Question 24

Quasi Governmental Agencies

Answer 24

Receive both federal and private funds. Examples: American Red Cross, National Research Council (NRC) which develops RDAs.

Question 25

Non-Governmental Agencies

Answer 25

Private, non-profit. Examples: American Heart Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Rockefeller Foundation.