Appalachian study tests if gardening and cooking classes boost healthy eating
NCT ID NCT06438003
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether community programs—like cooking classes and building raised-bed gardens—can improve fruit and vegetable intake and food security in Appalachian Kentucky. About 281 adults from Laurel or Pike counties took part. Researchers measured diet quality, food security, and skin carotenoid levels (a marker of fruit/veg intake) over time.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that community-based programs help people eat more fruits and vegetables and feel more food secure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not apply to other communities or prove cause and effect.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States