Free fruits and veggies: a prescription for better health?
NCT ID NCT06358859
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving people free boxes of fruits and vegetables along with nutrition education can improve health in three Mississippi counties with high rates of diabetes, obesity, and poverty. About 300 adults with high blood sugar or obesity will receive produce and educational materials, while a control group gets the same later. The main goal is to see if this 'food is medicine' approach lowers blood sugar levels.
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Active substance
Fruit and vegetable produce boxes and nutrition education materials
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that providing healthy food and education helps manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity in underserved communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in three counties, so results may not apply broadly. Participants may not stick with the program, and health improvements may be modest.
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Tufts University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States