Families in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Abstract: Study conducted at a request of and under memorandum with the Food and Nutrition Service. Data used for the analysis were made available through the cooperation of Extension Service. The socioeconomic and food consumption profiles of families in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) are presented according to their food assistance status during 1969. This includes profiles of food stamp and food distribution program participants, eligible nonparticipants, and ineligible families. Significant differences in socioeconomic characteristics and food consumption practices existed among EFNEP families according to their food assistance program status.