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Fields of Study > nutrition > human nutrition > food and nutrition programs > Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
Human Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality > human nutrition > food and nutrition programs > Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
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Older Americans Act Nutrition Program

Definition:
The Senior Nutrition Program, authorized under Title III of the Older Americans Protection Act, provides grants to state agencies to support the delivery of meals in dining rooms or at home to seniors of 60 years of age or older. It is designed to address problems of food insufficiency and social isolation among older people.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
food and nutrition programs
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • OAANP (Older Americans Act Nutrition Program)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/204309
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