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Appendix A: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms
Pages 187-192

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... Appendix A Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AHEI Alternate Healthy Eating Index AI Adequate Intake ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ATUS American Time Use Survey BLS Bureau of Labor Statistics BMI body mass index BRR benefit reduction rate CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program CFSM Core Food Security Module CNPP Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture CPI Consumer Price Index CPS Current Population Survey DGA Dietary Guidelines for Americans DRIs Dietary Reference Intakes EAR Estimated Average Requirement EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer EFNEP Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ERS Economic Research Service, U.S.
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From page 188...
... Department of Health and Human Services HIP Healthy Incentives Pilot IOM Institute of Medicine mg milligram NHANES National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NSLP National School Lunch Program RDA Recommended Dietary Allowance RFS Recommended Food Score SBP School Breakfast Program SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP-Ed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education SoFAS solid fats and added sugars SSB sugar-sweetened beverage SSI Supplemental Security Income TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TFP Thrifty Food Plan USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children TERMS Allotment The amount of the SNAP benefit issued to a certified eligible participant.
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From page 189...
... Dependent care The deduction received by a household with expenses deduction related to caring for a dependent while other household members attend school, work, or seek employment. Dietary Guidelines A federal report of the latest dietary guidance for the for Americans American public based on current scientific evidence and medical knowledge.
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... Department of Agriculture's Eco nomic Research Service as a low-income census tract with a substantial number or share of residents with low levels of access to retail outlets selling healthy and affordable foods. Food Security A national survey of a sample of households derived Supplement from those eligible for the basic Current Population Survey (CPS)
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From page 191...
... Net income limit An amount of monthly net income below which households are eligible to receive SNAP benefits, de termined by household size. The limit must be equal to or less than 100 percent of the national poverty threshold.
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From page 192...
... Standard The deduction received by all households, intended deduction to cover emergency and unusual household expenses. It varies by household size (e.g., in fiscal year 2012, $147 for households of one to three people, $155 for households of four or more)
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Key Terms

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  • nutrition assistance
  • net income
  • assistance program
  • thrifty food

  • deduction received
  • food stamp
  • healthy eating
  • electronic benefit
  • gross income

  • lunch program
  • food security
  • security income
  • food program
  • monthly income

  • snap benefit
  • breakfast program
  • stamp program
  • dietary guidance
  • current population

  • benefit transfer
  • income limit
  • total monthly
  • school breakfast
  • benefit reduction

  • dietary guidelines
  • national school
  • participating schools
  • dietary reference
  • income below


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