Reports, Studies and Statistics

This study is the first nationally representative, comprehensive assessment of the school meal programs since the updated nutrition standards for school meals were phased in beginning School Year 2012-2013.

Features general and key reports and studies on a variety of nutrition topics. For other studies, be sure to look under the specific topic of interest, such as Weight and Obesity, or US Nutrition Assistance Programs.

State fact sheets provide information on population, income, education, employment, federal funds, organic agriculture, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and exports, for each State in the United States.

The FAQ section of child nutrition provides links to detailed explanations for each program. Also see the child nutrition home page for the latest news and further information.

Provides county-level statistics on food environment factors, such as access to grocery stores, food prices, community health, and food assistance programs, that shape food choices and diet quality.

This publication summarizes the discussions that took place throughout the workshop which explored how sustainable diets could impact dietary patterns, the food system, and population and public health. Broadly, the workshop explored sustainable diets and relevant impacts for cross-sector partnerships, policy, and research.

Find reports and studies related to Federal nutrition assistance programs conducted by the Office of Research and Analysis (ORA) and the Economic Research Service (ERS) of USDA.

Formerly the Food Stamp Program.