title: Securing a Stop to the Summer Setback: Policy Considerations in the Future Expansion of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children.
abstract: The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) has been proposed as a solution to address the problem of child food security during the summer. Initial SEBTC findings from a demonstration project show promise and the federal government has approved substantial funding for its continuation. This report reviews empirical assessments of SEBTC and Electronic Benefits Transfer research, and presents policy considerations in the program's future expansion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Sciences, Human Nutrition Program, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Laura C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Hopkins
authors.affiliation: John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Neal H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Hooker
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Sciences, Human Nutrition Program, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Electronic address: gunther.22@osu.edu.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gunther
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D063105:Food Assistance / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005523:Food Supply / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009753:Nutritive Value; D063766:Pediatric Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States; D016885:United States Department of Agriculture; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: USDA child meal programs; USDA electronic benefits programs; childhood obesity; children; dietary quality; food insecurity