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Increasing Use of SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs for Families with Food Insecurity

US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases grant open #nih-5R01DK140677-02

Summary

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has financial incentive programs where families in SNAP can purchase fruits and vegetables (F&V), for half the price or less, at select sites. These programs increase F&V consumption and can save billions of dollars in healthcare costs; yet, limited awareness and uptake presents a major barrier to widespread utilization and limits potential impact. This study will leverage pediatric clinics to increase awareness and uptake of a SNAP F&V incentive program in South Carolina to improve parent- child diet quality, reduce food and nutrition insec

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