Adherence
Produce prescription programs significantly reduce household food insecurity and improve self-reported health status in both adults and children.
If you are experiencing food insecurity, ask your healthcare provider about produce prescription programs. These programs can provide financial support for buying fruits and vegetables, which may help improve your overall health and reduce stress related to food access.
The odds of being food insecure dropped by one-third (odds ratio, 0.63 [0.52–0.76]) and odds of improving 1 level in self-reported health status increased for adults (odds ratio, 1.62 [1.30–2.02]) and children (odds ratio, 2.37 [1.70–3.31]).
Why this rating
Large sample size and robust statistical analysis, though observational.
Source
Impact of Produce Prescriptions on Diet, Food Security, and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes: A Multisite Evaluation of 9 Produce Prescription Programs in the United States
Kurt Hager et al. · Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes · 2023
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