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Individuals in households participating in the Food Stamp Program (FSP) spent more time in grocery shopping and meal preparation than other low-income persons in 2007
Average minutes per day

Bar chart with 3 groups with 2 items per group.

Group 1, Grocery shopping.
Item 1, FSP household 5.5.
Item 2, non-FSP household 4.7.
Group 2, Grocery shopping (those who shopped).
Item 1, FSP household 54.9.
Item 2, non-FSP household 41.4.
Group 3, Meal preparation/cleanup.
Item 1, FSP household 42.3.
Item 2, non-FSP household 38.6.

Note: Data for individuals, age 18 and older. As of Ocober 1, 2008, the Food Stamp Program was renamed as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Non-FSP household income is <130% poverty threshold. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics American Time Use Survey and ERS Eating and Health Module.

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