Food pantries get a green light for healthier choices
NCT ID NCT05854212
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using behavioral economics—like making healthy options easier to see—can encourage food pantries to order more nutritious foods. Researchers will give some pantries a special online ordering tool with a traffic light ranking system (green for healthy, red for less healthy). They will track if these pantries order more green-labeled foods over 12 months compared to pantries without the tool.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Behavioral economics-enhanced user interface
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help food pantries offer healthier options to people in need, improving community nutrition.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on behavior change, not a direct health treatment. Results may not apply to other food banks or lead to lasting dietary improvements.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States