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Assessing the Effectiveness of a Produce Prescription Program on Fruit and Vegetable intake and Cardiovascular Health in Underserved Communities

05/29/2025 

Health disparities in Dona Ana, NM, and El Paso, TX, are exacerbated by limited access to fresh produce. The “Cultivating Health with Veggie Scripts & Gardening” program at La Semilla Food Center addressed these disparities by providing  produce prescriptions and tailored health education to improve. dietary habits and cardiovascular health. A total of 132 participants  were enrolled in 2024 across three sites. Each participant received  produce prescriptions for local fruits, vegetables, and plants…..

Read full article at Current Developments in Nutrition

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