Research web site -- Child care ; subsidy ; obesity … the impact of subsidy receipt on low-income children's weight outcomes in the fall and spring of kindergarten. The goals … as well as measures of overweight and obesity. We then turn to quantile regression to address the possibility that …

receiving a child care subsidy among disadvantaged mothers with young children. In particular, we collect data on the location … families must travel from home in order to reach the nearest office that administers the subsidy application process. Using … in the distance to a public human services agency reduces the likelihood that a family receives a child care subsidy …

to sizeable increases in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among low-income children. -- child care ; subsidy … receiving a child care subsidy among disadvantaged mothers with young children. In particular, we collect data on the location … families must travel from home in order to reach the nearest office that administers the subsidy application process. Using …

Gini coefficient are associated with higher rates of obesity and overweight. Higher state unemployment rate is associated … with higher prevalence of obesity and overweight among women. At the individual level, gain in income increase likelihood … consumption of fruits and vegetables are beneficial to curb obesity …