ABSTRACT. Findings from behavioral and psychological studies indicate that people regularly and predictably behave in ways that contradict some standard assumptions of economic analysis. Recognizing that consumption choices are determined by factors other than prices, income, and information illuminates a broad array of strategies to influence consumers’ food choices. These strategies expand the list of possible ideas for improving the diet the diet quality and health of participants in the Food Stamp Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to examine ways to improve the diet quality and health outcomes of their participants. (pp. 174–209)
JEL: D03, L15, I11
Keywords: behavioral, economics, quality, nutrition, diet, health