FOOD INSECURITY

This study looks at whether eating proteins and vegetables before carbohydrates (meal sequencing) can improve blood sugar control in 70 adults with diabetes or prediabetes who also experience food insecurity. Participants will receive free produce boxes and either standard nutrit…

This study will see if painting roofs with a special reflective coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health for 800 people in Tavua, Fiji. Researchers will measure things like heart rate, blood sugar, mood, and sleep quality. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost wa…

This study will give 4,450 low-income adults with diabetes or hypertension a monthly food card benefit of either $80 or $120. Researchers want to see if the extra grocery support helps reduce food insecurity and improves key health measures like blood sugar and blood pressure. Pa…

This study will test whether special reflective roof coatings, called cool roofs, can lower indoor temperatures and improve health for people living in hot areas of Colima, Mexico. About 800 households will take part, and researchers will measure things like heart rate, blood sug…

This study will give free, medically tailored meals to children with Type 1 Diabetes who may not have reliable access to healthy food. Researchers want to see if these meals, along with nutrition counseling, can improve blood sugar control, growth, and quality of life, and reduce…

This study will test whether providing medically tailored meals or fresh produce prescriptions, along with nutrition coaching, can improve diet quality and blood sugar control in 12 families with school-age children who have type 1 diabetes and face food insecurity. The goal is t…

This study gives 400 adults with diabetes or high blood pressure free produce boxes and vouchers for 6 months, plus nutrition and self-management classes. The goal is to see if this helps them eat more fruits and vegetables, feel less food insecure, and improve their health. Rese…

This study tests a 'Food as Medicine' program for 250 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults with high blood pressure and food insecurity. Participants receive $100 per month for fruits and vegetables for one year. Half also get one-on-one support from a community health wor…

This study looks at whether using simple traffic light labels (green, yellow, red) on a food bank's online ordering system can encourage food pantries to pick healthier items. About 364 food agencies will take part, with some getting extra nudges to use the labels. The goal is to…

This study aims to find the best way to help low-income families in New York City buy more fruits, vegetables, and legumes when shopping for groceries online. Researchers will test three strategies: weekly text messages to build trust, up to $10 in matching funds for healthy purc…

This study aims to improve health in Wabanaki communities by expanding a mobile food pantry that provides fresh and traditional foods. Researchers will measure changes in food security and quality of life among 500 adult tribal members. The goal is to understand how reconnecting …

This study gives 20 college students free boxes of fruits and vegetables every week for 8 weeks. Researchers want to see if this helps students eat more healthy food and feel less worried about having enough to eat. They will measure skin nutrients and ask students about their ex…

This study looks at 70 young adults (ages 18-25) in Paris who face severe food insecurity and psychological distress, often linked to childhood trauma. Researchers will compare two support programs—one offering only food assistance, the other adding psychological support—to see w…

This study looks at whether giving food to families each month can help them feel more secure about having enough to eat. About 45 adults in Alaska who need food help will answer questions about their stress, diet, and well-being. The goal is to see if regular food support makes …