Abstract
Fresh Produce, Fresh Start was a pilot farm to family study which tested the effectiveness of a local produce delivery program on dietary intake of Head Start participants. Utilizing a pre-test/post-test design, measures collected from Head Start parents included 24-hour recall of dietary intake, height and weight, and a food security questionnaire. Intent-to-treat analysis was conducted using paired t-tests. Significant increases were found in intake of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, vegetable, and fruit and vegetable servings combined (p < .05) for participants (N = 51). In particular, fruit and vegetable intake increased by 1.4 servings per day. Food security status and weight status did not significantly change. Results indicate that a produce delivery program has potential to improve dietary intake of Head Start families and, possibly, other populations, impacting lifelong consumption habits
Recommended Citation
Byker, C. J.,
Pinard, C. A.,
Clark, S. F.,
&
Serrano, E. L.
(2014). A Head Start Farm to Family Pilot Program Increased Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Families.
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 2(1), 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54718/WUXC6097
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