Increasing Child Fruit and Vegetable Intake: Findings from the US Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Olsho, Lauren; Klerman, Jacob Alex; Ritchie, Lorrene D.; Wakimoto, Patricia; Webb, Karen; Bartlett, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.12.026

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“…Government free FV programs positively influenced BMI and FV intake amongst children in disadvantaged primary schools, although in one study, the benefits were limited to at‐school intake . Other reviews of school FV programs have found strong positive impacts on children's FV intake, but little evidence of impact on BMI .…”

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Can targeted policies reduce obesity and improve obesity‐related behaviours in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations? A systematic review

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This review synthesized evidence from controlled studies pertaining to the impact of targeted policies on anthropometric, dietary and physical activity outcomes amongst socioeconomically disadvantaged children and adults. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-Equity guidelines were followed. Eligible studies were published from 2004 to August 2015 and examined the impact of targeted policies on anthropometric, dietary and physical activity outcomes amongst socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Twenty articles (18 studies) were included. Eight studies examined organizational policies within multi-component interventions in schools. Common elements of successful policy-containing interventions included nutritional standards, enhancements to physical education, additional physical activity opportunities, school self-assessments, and nutrition and physical activity education. Of the 10 studies of government policies, policies providing information/education and fruit and vegetable subsidies had positive impacts amongst children, but no impact amongst adults. Policies involving changes to built environments yielded nearly uniformly null findings in children and adults. Overall, the largest quantity of high-quality evidence of effectiveness was for comprehensive interventions that included school policies, and government policies targeting disadvantaged children in schools. None of the government policies targeting disadvantaged adults proved effective. Interventions during childhood may ameliorate negative obesity-related manifestations of socioeconomic disadvantage. Gaps in knowledge remain surrounding effective policies in adults, adolescents and very young children.

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Can targeted policies reduce obesity and improve obesity‐related behaviours in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations? A systematic review

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“…In 2010-2011, NPI collaborated on a nationwide evaluation of the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), a program in which schools with high numbers of low-income students are funded to provide free vegetable and fruit snacks to all students (Olsho et al 2015). Schools participating in FFVP are encouraged to distribute a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruit, at least two per week, including types to which students might not otherwise be exposed.…”

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UC ANR research informs, influences and strengthens fruit and vegetable programs and policies

Crawford¹,

Gosliner²,

Hecht³

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ncreasing intake of vegetables and fruit is key to improving health. The scientific basis for the important role that vegetable and fruit consumption plays in lowering the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers is well established in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (USDHHS, USDA 2015). Increases in vegetable and fruit consumption could also reduce national health care expenses. One study estimated that the annual health care costs and lost productivity associated with inadequate vegetable and fruit intake in the United States totaled over $63 billion in 2012 (Allen 2015). Further, if the population transitioned to more plant-based foods, it would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change (Hallström et al. 2017). RESEARCH ARTICLE UC ANR research informs, influences and strengthens fruit and vegetable programs and policies UC Nutrition Policy Institute research has helped guide state and national policies that improve child and family health.

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“…Therefore, organizations may experience waste when introducing new foods to children who have never experienced them. However, federal policies such as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program have exposed more children to nutrient-dense foods and therefore these foods are accepted earlier ( Olsho et al, 2015 ).…”

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The dual burden of malnutrition in the United States and the role of non-profit organizations

Bowers

Francis

Kraschnewski

2018

Preventive Medicine Reports

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The dual burden of malnutrition (obesity or a non-communicable disease coupled with malnutrition) is prevalent in more than half of all malnourished households that reside in the US. Non-profit organizations should make a conscientious effort to not serve products high in sugar and saturated fat, and low in fiber. Instead, they should diligently serve nutrient-dense foods rich in produce, whole grains and omega 3 fatty acids to minimize health disparities prevalent in LSES households. Nonprofit organizations have the potential to decrease health disparities nationally by feeding health sustaining products such as whole grains, fresh produce and lean proteins. This commentary lists feasible options for organizations to serve healthier options and reduce health disparities such as implementing nutrition policies, capitalizing on donations and securing partnerships.

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Increasing Child Fruit and Vegetable Intake: Findings from the US Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Cited by 37 publications

References 26 publications

Can targeted policies reduce obesity and improve obesity‐related behaviours in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations? A systematic review

Can targeted policies reduce obesity and improve obesity‐related behaviours in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations? A systematic review

UC ANR research informs, influences and strengthens fruit and vegetable programs and policies

The dual burden of malnutrition in the United States and the role of non-profit organizations

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