Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal. Adults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six m
Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study inPlease enable JavaScriptAdults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six months increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and had reduced blood pressure, body mass index, and blood sugar levels.
Produce prescription programs enable doctors to prescribe fruits and vegetables in addition to medications. Patients receive electronic cards or vouchers to access free or discounted produce of their choice at retail grocery or farmers’ markets, explained study lead author Kurt Hager, Ph.D., M.S., an instructor at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Study participants received a median of $63 per month to purchase produce at local stores and farmers markets. In addition, participants attended nutrition classes. At the beginning and after completing the program — which ranged from 4 to 10 months — participants completed questionnaires about fruit and vegetable consumption, food insecurity, and health status.
BMI significantly improved, with a reduction of 0.52 kilograms per square meter among adults with obesity. Among children, however, BMI did not change.
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