Thrifty Food Plan The diet required to feed a family of four persons consisting of a man and a woman age 20–50, a child age 6-8, and a child age 9-11, determined in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The cost of such a diet is the basis for uniform allotments for all households, regardless of their actual composition.

The diet required to feed a family A minor child and his or her parent or specified relative with whom the child lives. of four persons consisting of a man and a woman age 20–50, a child (1) A person under age 21. (2) For TANF, a person under age 18, or a person age 18 who is a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training. (3) As a mandatory household member, a natural, adopted, or stepchild of any age or any person under age 18 and under the parental control of an adult household member. (4) For exclusion of income, a person under age 18 who is a student at least half-time and is under the parental control of another household member. age 6–8, and a child age 9–11, determined in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The cost of such a diet is the basis for uniform allotments for all households, regardless of their actual composition.