Part 1. Definition
Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.
Part 2. Example
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility. To see if you might be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, visit our pre-screening tool. For households in the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. To get SNAP benefits, households must meet certain tests, including resource and income tests: 1 Resources. 2 Income. 3 Deductions. 4 Employment Requirements. 5 Special Rules for Elderly or Disabled. 6 Immigrant Eligibility. In fact, we're not spending enough on food stamps. The need for food assistance is greater than food stamps can fill, and the benefit amount is too low to allow a family to purchase an adequate, healthy diet. The average monthly food stamp benefit per person is only $133.85, or less than $1.50 per person, per meal. Between 2009-2011 the purchasing power of food stamps declined by about 7%, or $47/month for a family of four, due to inflation in the cost of food. You've likely heard stories (and outrage) about people using food stamps to purchase "steak and lobster" as well as cigarettes and alcohol, showing up at the grocery store in a nice car, nice clothes, a nice purse or an iPhone. But the federal government sets the food stamps benefit amount at, on average, roughly $4 a day per person. Yes, someone could save up their monthly allotment to buy some high-priced food items for a special occasion. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Effective October 2016. Maximum Monthly SNAP Amounts. The chart below shows the maximum dollar amount of SNAP benefits your household can receive each month. This dollar amount is based on the number of people in your household, your income and your expenses. You could receive any amount up to or including these amounts. National Standards for reasonable amounts have been established for five necessary expenses: food, housekeeping supplies, apparel and services, personal care products and services, and miscellaneous. See the SNAP page on Applicants and Recipients for detailed information about eligibility requirements and benefits. The SNAP home page provides access to information on all aspects of the program. fns On average, 45 million people received SNAP benefits each month in fiscal year 2011, which represents a 70 percent increase over the roughly 26 million people (or one of every 11) who received benefits in 2007. The truth is, a $125 per person per month grocery budget may seem like a farce to a household currently spending $300 per person per month, but it's actually quite achievable. *For households with more than eight people, add $5,408 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines. To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, use SNAP's pre-screening tool. Related Links. 1 Exija Sus Derechos! - 4300 S. 2 EXIJA SUS DERECHOS! Usted Tiene El Derecho - DHS 8219 S. 3 La tarjeta Illinois Link se acepta en mercados de agricultores selectos! DHS 9201 S. 4 B Attitude - Folic Acid - DHS 4758. 5 AABD Cash Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled - DHS 587. 6 Active Play for Families - DHS 4586. Query: average amount food stamps per one person in al for a month
Answer: The average monthly food stamp benefit per person is only $133.85, or less than $1.50 per person.
Explanation: The passage details the eligibility and resources provided by SNAP. The passage includes information on individual per meal food stamp benefit, that can be used to answer the query.
Part 3. Exercise
Check out these other ways to be prepared for withdrawal: 1 Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for information and tips on quitting smoking. 2 Chat with a quit smoking counselor at LiveHelp (livehelp.cancer.gov). 3 Use the QuitGuide app for tips and inspiration to help you be smokefree. The first effects of nicotine withdrawal will be felt within 6 hours of having your last cigarette. However the peak time for these nicotine withdrawal side effects will be the second and third day post-smoking cessation. From then on depending on the factors I mentioned earlier on, nicotine withdrawal will begin to diminish over a 2 3 week period. So in effect, you could say on average that nicotine withdrawal will last about 3 weeks. However, it could be shorter in some people and in heavy smokers who have smoked for 20 years or longer, the nicotine withdrawal could last for up to 2 months. So you now have a rough idea of how long nicotine withdrawal does last. Most people will fall in between those withdrawal timelines. Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are smoked, chewed, or sniffed. 1 Tobacco contains a chemical called nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive substance. 2 Millions of people in the United States have been able to quit smoking. Nicotine is a chemical compound that is present in tobacco. When tobacco is smoked, nicotine is absorbed through the wall lining of the small air sacs in the lungs. While by sniffing or chewing tobacco, it is absorbed through the mucous membranes of the nose or mouth. It can: 1 Decrease the appetite; fear of weight gain makes some people unwilling to stop smoking. 2 Boost mood, give people a sense of well-being, and possibly even relieve minor depression. 3 Increase activity in the intestines. 4 Create more saliva and phlegm. 5 Increase the heart rate by around 10 to 20 beats per minute. Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal appear within 2 to 3 hours after you last use tobacco. People who smoked the longest or smoked a greater number of cigarettes each day are more likely to have withdrawal symptoms. For those who are quitting, symptoms peak about 2 to 3 days later. Common symptoms include: Intense craving for nicotine; Anxiety; Depression Check out these other ways to be prepared for withdrawal: 1 Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for information and tips on quitting smoking. 2 Chat with a quit smoking counselor at LiveHelp (livehelp.cancer.gov). Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Also in Spanish. Following are the most common withdrawal symptoms of Nicotine: 1 Smoker feels anxieties. 2 Tingling in the hands and feet. 3 Sweating. 4 Intestinal disorders like cramps, nausea, headache. 5 Cold symptoms including sore throats, coughing, and other signs of colds and respiratory problem. Take this quiz to understand and measure your withdrawal symptoms while you quit. Here are some tips for the first few weeks after quitting: 1 Many people find it helpful to reduce or avoid drinking alcohol. 2 Switch to nonalcoholic drinks. 3 If you do drink, don't choose the alcoholic beverages you usually have when smoking. 4 Don't drink at home or by yourself. Query: how long nicotine withdrawal
Answer:
On an average, nicotine withdrawal will last about 3 weeks. However, it could last for up to 2 months in heavy smokers who have smoked for 20 years or longer.