What Are the Epidemiological Methods Used to Evaluate These Programs?
Epidemiologists use a range of methods to evaluate the effectiveness of food assistance programs. These include cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials. These methods help in assessing the impact of these programs on dietary intake, health outcomes, and healthcare utilization. For example, cohort studies can track participants over time to observe changes in health status, while randomized controlled trials can compare outcomes between participants and non-participants.
