January 23, 2019

Two New Issue Briefs on Nutrition Services Program (NSP) Available: A Look at the Foods Consumed and the Food Sources of Nutrients for NSP Participants and NonParticipants The Administration for Community Living (ACL) conducted a three-part evaluation of its Title III-C Nutrition Services Program (NSP). In addition to the previously released Process Evaluation, Cost Study, and Outcome Evaluation reports, ACL is releasing additional reports and issue briefs based on data from the evaluation. Two new issue briefs are now available: Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program: Examining the Types of Foods Older Adults Consumed from Program Meals and Over 24 Hours describes the types of foods that participants consumed as part of NSP meals and examines differences between participants and nonparticipants in all foods consumed over 24 hours. Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program: Key Food Sources of Sodium, Saturated Fat, Empty Calories, and Refined Grains in the Diets of Program Participants identifies key food sources of sodium, saturated fat, empty calories, and refined grains in the diets of NSP participants and examines differences between participants and nonparticipants. *** Visit Nutrition Services for more information about this program. Learn more about ACL's Program Evaluations and Reports. Back to top