¿SNAP ayuda a las personas a llevar vidas más saludables?

SNAP is a vital source of nutrition assistance for many low-income Americans, and also forms a critical foundation for the health and well-being of recipients, lifting millions out of poverty, and reducing food insecurity by as much as 30%. 70% of SNAP recipients are in families with children, and more than one-quarter are households with seniors or individuals with disabilities. 

We know food insecurity increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, further complicates the ability to manage chronic illnesses, and is linked to higher health care costs. Those lacking consistent access to adequate foods at some point during the year due to limited resources spend roughly 45% more on medical care in a year than people in food-secure households. 

Aunque sus beneficios son modestos, el SNAP puede liberar otros recursos que permiten a las familias y a las personas realizar actividades que promuevan la salud y pagar la atención médica necesaria, y muchos participantes mayores del SNAP tienen menos probabilidades de renunciar a la dosis completa de medicamentos que les recetaron debido al costo. El SNAP no solo pone alimentos nutritivos sobre la mesa, sino que es un camino hacia una mejor salud y una reducción del gasto público en atención médica.