Food and nutrition security is essential for health, yet many U.S. households face food insecurity; this review assesses Fruit and Vegetable Incentive (FVI) programs aimed at improving conditions for lower-income households.
The review analyzed 30 studies, revealing that most FVI programs successfully decreased food insecurity and increased fruit and vegetable consumption among participants, while also improving blood glucose levels for those with diet-related health issues.
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends FVI programs for low-income populations to enhance food access and affordability, with the goal of promoting better health equity across the nation.