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Measuring the Effects of SNAP on Obesity

  • Lorenzo Almada
  • November 2016
  • PC48-2016
  • Link to PC48-2016-November (MP3)
  • Link to PC48-2016-November-Transcript (PDF)

In this podcast, Lorenzo Almada of Columbia University talks about a recent paper he co-wrote with Rusty Tchernis that examines whether SNAP, or food stamps, could lead to increased obesity among people that use the program.

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Food & Nutrition, Food Assistance, Food Insecurity, Health, Obesity

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