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SNAP: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program Final Rule

SNAP: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program Final Rule. Published as an Interim Rule on April 5, 2013 with comments due by June 4, 2013 FNS is reviewing the 18 comments received for consideration during the rulemaking process and for future SNAP-Ed policy-making The rule:

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SNAP: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program Final Rule

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  1. SNAP: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program Final Rule • Published as an Interim Rule on April 5, 2013 with comments due by June 4, 2013 • FNS is reviewing the 18 comments received for consideration during the rulemaking process and for future SNAP-Ed policy-making • The rule: • Implements SNAP-Ed provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010Section 241. Immediate guidance was provided through the Interim Rule • Continues commitment to low-income population • Provides 100 percent Federal funding based on a formula that considers State shares of SNAP-Ed spending and starting in FY 2014, will also consider State shares of SNAP participation • Interventions • Must be outcome driven • Focus on preventing obesity • May include environmental approaches, public health and community-based interventions, and policy level activities • Coordination with public and private health promotion and nutrition improvement strategies encouraged

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