snap challenge

2020
Juhi Shah
FSHN 428
 What is snap?
supplemental nutrition assistance program

What is it Pros & Cons

Federal program for
families in need of food PROS: allows families who
due to lack of
resources, financial
Eligibility How does it work are going through a hard
time to still recieve
Dependent on Link Card nutritious food for family
hardships, etc. household and gross $ depends on # of CONS: some may be
income, 165% below people in household ineligible even though they
the poverty line, must Only certain food items are in need, can use
be a US citizen eligible benefits for unhealthy
choices
 the challenge

part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4

PRE-SNAP The Challenge POST Challenge This Video!
- My usual routine - $31.75 for a - Reflection - Culmination of
- Eating habits week - Pre vs. post my experiences
- Thoughts, - Picture of - Impacts - My takeaways
anticipation, receipts
goals - MyFitnessPal
Log
- Daily Journal
 challenge strategies

Sticking to the list! meal prepping

off brand = on style meals @ work

 So what did I eat?

Groceries Staff meals

Bread, canned beans, bananas,
cereal, brown rice, pasta,
strawberries, milk, spinach, sweet
peppers, greek yogurt, chewy bars,
carrots eggs
Meal 1: Broccoli Cheddar soup, black
bean & corn quesadilla
Meal 2: Black bean & corn
quesadilla, carrots & ranch

TOTAL COST: $24.06 TOTAL COST: $3.00

NORMAL PRICE: $12.00

TOTAL FOR WEEK: $27.06

 A day in the life

breakfast lunch dinner

Cereal with milk and Pasta with olive oil, canned
a banana tomatoes, peppers, spices
2 slices of wheat Strawberries
bread w/ butter
1 slice of wheat
bread
Chili made with canned
beans, canned tomatoes,
peppers, spinach, spices,
and olive oil
Chewy bar

Snacks
Cereal w/ milk
Greek yogurt
how did this impact me?
- Frustrations
- Social life
- Cooking woes
- Self-reflection
- Realities of being SNAP-eligible
 how about 428?
Social determinants of health Social ecological model
Economic Stability Influences on Health:
Myself
Education
Social circle
Social Environment
Community

reality of food insecurity

Food Access
Food Utilization
Stability
Transportation
 SNAp Challenge & my future career as an rdn

Educating myself importance of

acknowledging
privilege

nutrition education
& individualizing Gaining empathy
services
 thanks
for
watching!