Specifications include, but are not limited to: Food insecurity is an indicator for poor nutrition and poor health. Research indicates that food insecure populations are less likely to eat a healthy diet composed of vegetables and fruit and more likely to choose unhealthy foods and beverages compared to food secure populations. The SNAP-Ed program is designed to assist and encourage SNAP recipients and persons eligible for SNAP (hereinafter referred to as the SNAP population) to choose healthy diets and active lifestyles through the provision of behaviorally focused nutrition education and obesity prevention activities. The program has ten objectives, five of which are nutrition related and five that are related to food insecurity and hunger. The five nutrition-related objectives designed to improve health among the SNAP population include: 1. Increase the consumption of nutrient dense fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. 7 2. Decrease the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and low-nutrient, high-energy dense foods containing large amounts of added sugars, salt, and saturated fat. 3. Increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviors. 4. Expand access to SNAP-Ed programming. 5. Improve knowledge skills and abilities of SNAP-Ed workforce. The five objectives related to food insecurity and hungerthat are designed to improve health among the SNAP population include: 1. Improve food resource management skills. 2. Improve food preparation skills. 3. Increase access to affordable and nutritious food. 4. Increase SNAP-Ed activities in areas of need. 5. Improve the SNAP-Ed workforce