FOOD INSECURITY

This study looked at whether giving diabetes patients who are at risk for food insecurity money to buy fruits and vegetables, along with nutrition education, can improve their blood sugar control and reduce emergency room visits. Over 2,000 adults participated, with one group rec…

This study tested a 4-month program where community health workers provided nutrition education and support to 60 primary care patients with high blood pressure and food insecurity. The goal was to see if adding nutrition help to existing blood pressure coaching was feasible and …

This pilot study tested whether giving produce vouchers to 100 adults with chronic kidney disease and food insecurity could improve their health. Participants received $40-$60 in vouchers every two weeks for six months. Researchers measured changes in food security, diet quality,…

This study tested a 12-week food as medicine program for 159 adults with high blood pressure and food insecurity. Participants received either a $100 monthly grocery card or 5 medically tailored frozen meals per week. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure and diet to see…

This completed study gave 580 Native American adults and children in Osage Nation weekly boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables along with healthy recipes and cooking classes. The goal was to see if this program could improve diet, lower blood pressure, and reduce health risks like…

This study tested a program that gave low-income pregnant Latina women money each month to buy fruits and vegetables, along with nutrition education and text reminders. Over 10 months, the goal was to see if women bought and ate more produce and felt less food insecurity. The pro…

This study looked at whether giving medically tailored meals, grocery vouchers, or both to low-resource families can improve health. It included 56 adults and children living with food insecurity and either type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Researchers measured changes in w…

This study tested whether giving monthly fruit and vegetable vouchers to young kidney transplant patients (ages 2-25) who struggle with food insecurity could improve their diet and health. Nineteen participants received an EBT card loaded with funds for six months. Researchers me…

This completed study tested whether painting metal roofs with a special heat-reflecting coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Niue, a Pacific island nation facing record heat. Researchers enrolled 288 adults living in single-story homes with metal roofs. The…

This study tested whether providing six months of diabetes-tailored meals and nutrition counseling can improve blood sugar control and reduce food insecurity in adults with type 2 diabetes. 281 participants received either the food support plus counseling or usual care. The main …

This study tested whether weekly home delivery of diabetes-friendly food boxes, along with easy-to-understand diabetes education materials, could improve health in 101 low-income adults with type 2 diabetes who also faced food insecurity. Participants received the food boxes and …

This study tested two ways to help food-insecure adults with heart risks eat more fruits and vegetables. One group got a $20 grocery credit every two weeks, the other got a box of produce delivered to their home. Researchers measured changes in diet and food security over time.

This study tested whether adding food vouchers or home-delivered groceries to a standard weight-loss program helps adults with obesity and food insecurity lose more weight. 105 participants were split into three groups: standard program alone, program plus grocery gift cards, or …

This pilot study tested a digital program called FoodSteps for adults who struggle with binge eating, have type 2 diabetes, and face food insecurity. Participants used a mobile app and received coaching and a weekly stipend for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if the program is feas…

This study looked at 109 children aged 3-13 and their mothers to see if food insecurity and maternal stress affect how kids behave at the dentist. Mothers filled out questionnaires about food access and stress, while dentists rated the child's cooperation. The goal is to find way…

This study looked at how not having enough healthy food (food insecurity) can lead to insulin resistance in people living with HIV. Researchers tested a community-based "food as medicine" program that provided healthy food and taught cooking and self-care skills. The goal was to …

This study tested whether teaching people about healthy lifestyles—through workshops or digital messages—could improve their cardiovascular health and help with food insecurity. It involved 460 participants from vulnerable populations. The goal was to see if better health knowled…

This pilot study tested whether providing free meal kits and a cooking app to 40 low-income families in rural Maine could improve food security, diet quality, and mental health. Caregivers and their children (ages 6-12) received weekly meal kits for 30 days and completed surveys …

This study tested a program that delivers boxes of healthy, culturally appropriate groceries to low-income families with children in the South Bronx. Researchers wanted to see if the program was feasible and if families would use the food. Twenty-seven families participated, rece…

This study looked at whether giving people different monthly amounts of money to buy fruits and vegetables helps them eat healthier and feel less food insecure. 242 adults in Stockton, CA were randomly assigned to receive $40, $80, or $110 per month for 6 months. Researchers trac…

This study tested whether sending text messages with links to food resources helps families of recently hospitalized children who struggle to afford enough food. 608 caregivers took part. The text messages included a link to an online database and information on applying for food…

This study looked at whether giving low-income families in British Columbia more money to spend at farmers' markets helps them eat healthier and worry less about having enough food. About 276 parents and their children were split into three groups, each receiving different amount…

This study looked at how stress influences food choices in 453 adults with varying levels of food insecurity. Participants were exposed to a stressful situation and then offered a buffet of high-calorie, sugary, and fatty foods. Researchers measured how much they ate and whether …