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022			_a2072-6643 (Online)
024	8		_ahttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu13082619
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100	1		_aSaxe-Custack, A. _923820
245	1	0	_aInfluence of a pediatric fruit and vegetable prescription program on child dietary patterns and food security
260			_aBasel (Switzerland) : _bMDPI, _c2021.
500			_aPeer review
500			_aOpen Access
520			_aLimited access to fresh foods is a barrier to adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables among youth, particularly in low-income communities. The current study sought to examine preliminary effectiveness of a fruit and vegetable prescription program (FVPP), which provided one USD 15 prescription to pediatric patients during office visits. The central hypothesis was that exposure to this FVPP is associated with improvements in dietary patterns and food security. This non-controlled longitudinal intervention trial included a sample of caregiver–child dyads at one urban pediatric clinic who were exposed to the FVPP for 1 year. Patients received one USD 15 prescription for fresh produce during appointments. A consecutive sample of caregivers whose children were 8–18 years of age were invited to participate in the study. Dyads separately completed surveys that evaluated food security and dietary behaviors prior to receipt of their first prescription and again at 12 months. A total of 122 dyads completed surveys at baseline and 12-month follow-up. Approximately half of youth were female (52%), and most were African American (63%). Mean caregiver-reported household food security improved from baseline to 12 months (p < 0.001), as did mean child-reported food security (p = 0.01). Additionally, child-reported intake of vegetables (p = 0.001), whole grains (p = 0.001), fiber (p = 0.008), and dairy (p < 0.001) improved after 12 months of exposure to the FVPP. This study provides evidence that pediatric FVPPs may positively influence food security and the dietary patterns of children.
546			_aText in English
650		7	_aFruits _2AGROVOC _913633
650		7	_aVegetables _2AGROVOC _94559
650		7	_aFood security _2AGROVOC _91118
650		7	_aChildren _2AGROVOC _92809
650		7	_aNutrition _2AGROVOC _94292
700	1		_aLaChance, J. _923821
700	1		_aJess, J. _923822
700	1		_aHanna-Attisha, M. _923823
773	0		_tNutrients _gv. 13, no. 8, art. 2619 _dBasel (Switzerland) : MDPI, 2021. _x2072-6643
856	4		_yClick here to access online _uhttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu13082619
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