Decision Information Resources. Provides descriptive information on the use of direct certification for free school meals. Finds that nearly two-thirds of districts, enrolling nearly three-fourths of students nationwide, use direct certification. Estimates that the implementation of direct...

About 61 percent of school districts used direct certification in the NSLP in the 2001-02 school year, the same share as in 1996. Direct certification increased the number of children certified for free meals by about 400,000 and slightly increased overall NSLP participation. Under direct...

About 61 percent of school districts used direct certification in the NSLP in the 2001-02 school year, the same share as in 1996. Direct certification increased the number of children certified for free meals by about 400,000 and slightly increased overall NSLP participation. Under direct...

During the 1990s, the Food Stamp Program caseload experienced both substantial growth and decline. Between 1990 and 1994, it increased by more than 44 percent; after 1994, it declined through 2001 by 43 percent. Following this drop, the caseload grew again, by about 38 percent through January...

The use of epidemiologic research designs and analytical methods is common in nutrition research, as researchers seek to understand dietary and other factors associated with health status and illness. This monograph on research methodology presents the basic observational study designs most...

Presentation for the Food Assistance Research Conference USDA, ERS.

The use of epidemiologic research designs and analytical methods is common in nutrition research, as researchers seek to understand dietary and other factors associated with health status and illness. This monograph on research methodology presents the basic observational study designs most...

During the 1990s, the Food Stamp Program caseload experienced both substantial growth and decline. Between 1990 and 1994, it increased by more than 44 percent; after 1994, it declined through 2001 by 43 percent. Following this drop, the caseload grew again, by about 38 percent through January...