Effect of a targeted subsidy on intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income women in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children
Effect of a targeted subsidy on intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income women in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children
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DOI：
10.2105/ajph.2005.079418
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发表时间：
2008-01-01
影响因子：
12.7
通讯作者：
Jenks, Eloise
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作者：
Herman, Dena R.;Harrison, Gail G.;Jenks, Eloise
目标.水果和蔬菜的摄入量可以预防几种常见的慢性疾病，低收入与低摄入量有关。我们测试了水果和蔬菜补贴的有效性，特别补充营养计划的妇女，婴儿和儿童（WIC）。在洛杉矶的3个WIC站点登记产后服务的妇女（n=602）被分配到干预（农贸市场或超市，都有可兑换的食品券）或对照条件（最低限度的非食品激励）。干预进行了6个月，参与者的饮食被跟踪了6个月。干预参与者增加了水果和蔬菜的消费量，并在干预结束后6个月持续增加（模型校正R-2 =.13，P
Objectives. Intake of fruits and vegetables protects against several common chronic diseases, and low income is associated with lower intake. We tested the effectiveness of a subsidy for fruits and vegetables to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).Methods. Women who enrolled for postpartum services (n=602) at 3 WIC sites in Los Angeles were assigned to an intervention (farmers' market or supermarket, both with redeemable food vouchers) or control condition (a minimal nonfood incentive). Interventions were carried out for 6 months, and participants' diets were followed for an additional 6 months.Results. Intervention participants increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and sustained the increase 6 months after the intervention was ter minated (model adjusted R-2 =.13, P