Impact of a Pediatric Produce Prescription Intervention on Food Security and Perceived Nutrition-Related Behaviors: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Poor Food security (FS) is associated with risk of diet-related diseases and rising healthcare costs. Produce Prescription Interventions (PRx) are emerging clinical tools to improve FS and diet quality, but their impact in families with children is not well established. This study evaluates the impact of a pediatric PRx on FS and nutrition-related behaviors.

Methods

Adult caregivers of children (0-18) were enrolled within a 6-month produce delivery and nutrition education intervention. A validated food security survey was administered pre/post intervention to determine FS scores and "Food Secure" status. Statistical analyses tested pre-post differences in FS scores and proportion of scores within the "Food Secure" range. Semi-structured interviews were performed p

SUBMITTER: Muleta H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536491 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature