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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE) Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE) The term 'Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' This program, authorized under Title III of the Older Americans Act, provides (1) basic grants to operate nutrition programs for the elderly, such as 'meals-on-wheels' and congregate dining programs, and (2) additional cash payments or commodity assistance for each meal served. The basic grants are funded under annual appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services and distributed by formula. The additional per-meal cash or commodity assistance is funded under annual appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service. While states may opt for either cash or commodity assistance, most choose per-meal cash payments'. Previous 5 Terms: Nutrition Nutrition Assistance Programs Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Program Nutrition guidelines Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1991 (NLEA) Next 5 Terms: NVA NVPO NW NWD NWF About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.