Pediatric Produce Prescription Program Grounded in Community Connection Improves Fruit Intake in Hawaiʻi

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Authors

Monica Esquivel · University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Cherese Shelton · University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Alicia Higa · Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

Hyeong Jun Ahn · University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

May Okhiro · University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Abstract

The Keiki Produce Prescription Program improved fruit intake among households with children. High levels of program participation and completion reinforce the importance of community-engaged approaches to program development. Rigorous testing through RCTs and increasing engagement with nutrition education are recommended for future studies.

Topics & Keywords

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: AJPM Focus

Volume 4, Issue 5, pp. 100365-100365

DOI: 10.1016/j.focus.2025.100365

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