Impact of Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs on Food Insecurity, Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, and Health Outcomes: A Community Guide Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Food and nutrition security is crucial for health, but many U.S. households experience food insecurity. This systematic review conducted in support of the Community Preventive Services Task Force examines the effectiveness of Fruit and Vegetable Incentive programs in reducing food insecurity, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, and improving health outcomes among households with lower incomes.

Methods

Community Guide systematic review methods were applied. Studies were identified through a literature search (inception of each database to February 2023). U.S. studies were included if they evaluated programs offering participants financial incentives to purchase fruit and vegetables; were designed for or implemented among populations with lower incomes; re

SUBMITTER: Stein R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12019972 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature