FOOD INSECURITY

This study gave fruit and vegetable vouchers to 19 children and young adults who had a kidney transplant and faced food insecurity. Over six months, researchers checked if the program improved diet quality, satisfaction, and health. The goal was to see if helping families afford …

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 study looked at whether a personalized food-as-medicine program could help adults who have high blood pressure and struggle to afford enough food. Over 12 weeks, 159 participants received tailored support to improve their diet. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure …

This study tested a program that gave 154 pregnant Latina women a monthly allowance to buy fruits and vegetables for 10 months, along with nutrition education and text reminders. The goal was to see if it helped them eat more produce and feel less worried about having enough food…

This study looked at two ways to help adults with low income and heart-related health problems get more fruits and vegetables. One group got money added to a rewards account to buy produce, while the other group received free produce boxes delivered to them. The goal was to see w…

This study tested whether delivering diabetes-friendly food boxes to people's homes, along with easy-to-understand educational materials, could improve health in low-income adults with type 2 diabetes who also face food insecurity. The study enrolled 101 participants in Arkansas.…

This study tested whether providing medically tailored meals and nutrition support for six months can improve blood sugar control and reduce food insecurity in adults with type 2 diabetes. A total of 281 participants were enrolled. The approach combines healthy food delivery with…

This study provided 580 Native American adults and children in the Osage Nation with weekly fresh produce, recipes, and cooking materials to improve diet and health. The program aimed to reduce diet-related diseases like high blood pressure and obesity. Results showed positive ch…

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, could improve their blood sugar control and reduce emergency room visits. Over 2,000 adults participated, with some receiv…

This study tested whether painting metal roofs with a special reflective coating (cool roofs) can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Niue. 288 adults living in single-story homes with metal roofs took part. Researchers measured heart rate, blood sugar, depression, an…

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 …

This study tested whether providing medically tailored meals, grocery vouchers, or a combination can improve health in low-resource families. 56 adults and children with food insecurity and conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure took part. Researchers measured cha…

This study looked at whether giving free produce vouchers to adults with chronic kidney disease who also have trouble affording food can improve their health and quality of life. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to receive vouchers every two weeks for six months or…

This study looked at 105 adults who have both obesity and trouble affording enough food. Participants received standard weight-loss counseling plus either food vouchers or home-delivered healthy groceries for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if adding food support helps them lose mo…

This pilot study tested a mobile app designed to help adults who struggle with binge eating, have type 2 diabetes, and face food insecurity. The goal was to see if the app was easy to use and helpful for managing eating and weight. Thirty-one people took part, and researchers mea…

This study tested a program that delivers boxes of healthy groceries to low-income families with young children in the South Bronx. The goal was to see if the program could improve access to nutritious and culturally appropriate foods. Researchers worked with the community to des…

This study looked at whether giving low-income families in British Columbia larger coupons for farmers' markets helps them eat better and feel more food secure. About 276 parents and their children were split into three groups, receiving either the usual $27 per week or higher am…

This study gave 40 low-income families in rural Maine free meal kits with 10 healthy meals per week for 4 weeks, plus a cooking app. Researchers wanted to see if this approach was practical and if it could reduce food insecurity, improve diet, and lower caregiver stress and famil…

This study tested whether a text-message program helps families of recently hospitalized children connect to food resources better than a paper handout. Over 600 caregivers participated. The goal was to see if the text approach leads to more families finding and using food help.

This study looked at how stress affects eating in 453 adults with food insecurity. Participants were exposed to a stressful situation and then offered a buffet of high-calorie foods. The goal was to see if stress makes people eat more unhealthy foods. The study did not test any t…

This study tested whether teaching people about healthy lifestyles could improve their heart health and help with food insecurity. 460 adults from vulnerable populations took part. The program focused on increasing health knowledge to encourage better habits and reduce hunger.