The supplemental nutrition assistance program and older adults: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this scoping review is to describe the scope of original published research on SNAP and older adults.

Introduction

Food insecurity among older adults in the United States is a significant public health issue. Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest nutrition assistance program in the United States, by older adults is lower than the overall participation rate.

Inclusion criteria

This scoping review will include original research focused on older adults (aged 60 years and older) and participation in SNAP. Studies should address at least one of the following: examining one or more outcomes related to participation in SNAP, facilitators or barriers to SNAP participation, and/or evaluation of a program,

SUBMITTER: Soldavini J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967922 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature