A reprint of USDA report FSP-08-NH dated July 2008 on the dietary practices of food stamp program participants. The report examines intake of 18 essential vitamins and minerals, macronutrients as a percentage of energy, meal and snack patterns, and food choices. Intakes are also assessed for the overall population and compared to food stamp program participants and income-eligible nonparticipants. Charts illustrate Healthy Eating Index-2005 scores by age group, and tables break out specific food sources by MyPyramid category. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)