Dataset Information

Effect of Brief Produce Exposure and Unconstrained Grocery Gift Cards on Caregiver Influence on Diet of Elementary Age Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Children's diets affect health trajectories but are difficult to influence, especially for resource-constrained families.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of providing 4 weeks of grocery gift cards and small produce boxes to caregivers on their ability to support healthy shifts in children's diets.

Design, setting, and participants

This 2-group randomized clinical trial was conducted from May to July 2021, with 4 weeks of intervention and follow-up at 8 weeks. Resources were provided curbside at 3 schools, 3 housing sites, and 1 after-school site for use at home. Participants consisted of 1 index child ages 5 to 11 years with 1 index caregiver from 68 low-income families. Data were analyzed from July 2021 through March 2022.