This pilot study looked at whether food support combined with help from a community health worker could improve diabetes control among people experiencing food insecurity. Participants received weekly deliveries of healthy food, and some also received guidance from a community health worker on nutrition, cooking, and accessing local resources. Those who received both food and … [Read more...] about Food Rx + CHW: a community health worker-led medically tailored grocery intervention to address food insecurity and type 2 diabetes, a pilot randomized trial
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Understanding the Impact of Obesity Prevention and Food Security Interventions for Hispanic Families Living Along the Texas/Mexico Border
Hispanic children in the U.S. face higher obesity rates, increasing their risk of serious health issues. In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, where obesity exceeds 40%, food insecurity is a major factor. This review examined obesity prevention and food security programs for Hispanic families along the Texas-Mexico border. Of 380 studies, nine met the criteria, focusing on community … [Read more...] about Understanding the Impact of Obesity Prevention and Food Security Interventions for Hispanic Families Living Along the Texas/Mexico Border
Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh
In this randomized control trial, researchers assessed four maternal and child nutrition interventions. Authors enrolled 1,500 women from Bangladesh and followed them until their child reached the age of two. During the intervention, participants received digital learning aids and various combinations of prenatal and postnatal supplements. In a fifth intervention arm, … [Read more...] about Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh