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Produce Prescriptions and a Path Toward Food Equity for Children

PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia·September 27, 2026
Produce Prescriptions and a Path Toward Food Equity for Children

This article discusses how produce prescriptions serve as a scalable infrastructure within health care settings to address food access inequities. It highlights that while there is scientific consensus on the importance of a varied diet, current health care systems lack the necessary processes to help patients overcome barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption.

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The article emphasizes that produce prescriptions are an emerging, evidence-based strategy to bridge the gap between clinical care and nutrition security, particularly for pediatric populations facing food equity challenges.

By Maya Kapur·Read original article on PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
produce prescriptions
food equity
nutrition security
pediatrics
health policy

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