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.
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