Cost-benefit analysis indicates the positive economic benefits of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program related to chronic disease prevention.
Objective: To provide an estimated cost-benefit ratio for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), based on potential prevention of diet-related chronic diseases and conditions. Design: A retrospective cost-benefit study using demographic, food/nutrient intake, and food-related beh...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 26 - 38 |
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| Formato: | equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Elsevier B.V.
Jan/Feb2002
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