Influence of a Prenatal Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program on Diet and Household Food Security in a Low-Income, Urban Community
This study reveals the influence of a prenatal FVPP on diet and food security among prenatal patients living in one low-income, urban community. Results signal an urgent need for coordinated and comprehensive maternal supports that better address food and nutrition security during pregnancy and the early postpartum period.
Authors
- Amy Saxe-Custack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0273-8311)
- Jenny LaChance (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7612-649X)
- Diana Haggerty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8194-2101)
- Gayle M. Shipp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5565-240X)
Institutions
- Mott Community College (US)
- C. S. Mott Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Maternal and Child Health Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-025-04212-5
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Michigan Health Endowment Fund