Abstract
Objective: This study explored the feasibility of using a 23-week subsidized community-supported agriculture program to increase access to and intake of vegetables among Federally Qualified Health Center patients. Methods: Outcomes were measured using pre-post intervention surveys (n = 9). Process data were collected in post-intervention surveys and focus groups (n = 15). Results: Most participants (77%) indicated that the program improved their health and all (100%) reported that they were eating a greater variety of vegetables because of their participation in the program. Three themes emerged from the focus groups: increased access to fresh and/or organic vegetables, improved diet quality, and the importance of social support during the program. Conclusions and Implications: Linking subsided community-supported agriculture programs with Federally Qualified Health Centers has the potential to increase access to and intake of vegetables among low-income patients. However, further research is needed with a larger sample size and a more robust study design.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 289-296.e1 |
Journal | Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- community
- community-supported agriculture
- diet
- fruit
- health behavior
- vegetable
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Nutrition and Dietetics