Food program initiative sees improvement in fruit and vegetable intake, food security

Food program initiative sees improvement in fruit and vegetable intake, food security

New research from the University of Washington shows that the City of Seattle's Fresh Bucks program can improve fruit and vegetable intake and food security among low-income populations by providing financial support for buying healthy food.

U.S. study shows Fresh Bucks boosts produce intake

U.S. study shows Fresh Bucks boosts produce intake

UW Research Shows Fresh Bucks Program Improves Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Food Security

A new study from the University of Washington shows that households enrolled in the City of Seattle's Fresh Bucks program experience a 31% higher rate of food security and consume at least three daily servings of fruits and vegetables 37% more often than those assigned to a program waitlist.