Qualitative Research in Phoenix, AZ, Exploring Support for Public –Private Partnerships to Expand the Reach of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption among school-aged children falls short of current recommendations. The development of public –private partnerships (PPPs) has been suggested as an effective approach to address a number of public health concerns, including inadequate F/V consumption. The US Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides F/V as snacks at least twice per week in low-income ele mentary schools. In addition to increasing F/V consumption behaviors at school, children participating in the FFVP make more requests for F/V in grocery stores and at home, suggesting the impact of the program extends beyond school settings.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - July 2, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jessie Gruner, Robin S. DeWeese, Bronwynne Evans, Marina Acosta-Ortiz, Meg Bruening, Kristi Mollner, Gina Lacagnina, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati Tags: Research Source Type: research