Cash for carrots: study tests if higher produce benefits boost healthy eating

NCT ID NCT05978843

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving people more money each month to buy fruits and vegetables helps them actually use the benefit and eat healthier. 242 adults in Stockton, California were randomly assigned to receive $40, $80, or $110 per month for 6 months. Researchers tracked how much of the benefit was spent and measured changes in food security and diet.

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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States

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