2026|ACTUAL EXAM|100% VERIFIED|GRADED A+
Components of a Healthful Lifestyle
Eating
Exercise
No addictive behaviors
Stress management
Adequate sleep
Food security
"Access by all people at all times to sufficient food for an active and healthy
life."
-sufficient food
-adequate safe food
-for healthy life
-acquired in socially acceptable ways
Poverty stats
$25,100 annually for a family of four (2018)*
Estimated at 12.3% (2018) [15.1% in 2010 (up from 14.3% in 2009)]**
,SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP Eligibility
130% poverty gross income
< 100% poverty net income
certain exemptions to definition of net income
more income allowed if seniors in household
SNAP Goal
entitlement program that improves diets by increasing food purchasing ability
SNAP Benefits
provided via EBT
amount varies with income, size of household, housing costs, etc.
~amount needed for the household unit to afford the Thrifty Food Plan
,Household Expenditures
higher income:
- 50% income on food, clothing, shelter (f/c/s)
-16% on food
low income:
-66% on f/c/s
-23% on food
SNAPers:
-75% on f/c/s
-30% on food
Program Expansion
In 1969, Food Stamps served 2.8 million people a month and cost $229 million
($6.63 average per month);
In 2008, SNAP served 28.4 million people a month and cost $34.6 billion
In 2011, SNAP served 45 million people a month and cost $75.7 billion
In 2017, SNAP served 42.3 million people a month and cost $68.1 billion
Average SNAP benefit
Average benefit in 2017 = $125.83 a month per person
$4.19 a day
, Heathy Adults Goal
Goal = maintain independence
Diet and lifestyle choices can influence most current causes of death in the U.S.
The major cause of hunger in the United States:
Is considered to be poverty
The federal poverty threshold is established each year by what agency?
US Department of Health & Human Services- started out with food
The federal poverty guidelines are established by what agency?
Department of Health&Human Services
List one way the poverty guidelines are used:
Determining eligibility for SNAP
One reason food insecure people tend to be overweight is
inadequate diet - no access to fresh food.