Characteristics of the People and Communities Served by GusNIP Produce Prescriptions: United States, 2020–2024.
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| Title: | Characteristics of the People and Communities Served by GusNIP Produce Prescriptions: United States, 2020–2024. |
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| Authors: | Byker Shanks, Carmen (AUTHOR), Zigmont, Victoria A. (AUTHOR), Quattro, Ruth (AUTHOR), Long, Christopher R. (AUTHOR), Parks, Courtney A. (AUTHOR), Fricke, Hollyanne (AUTHOR), Mitchell, Elise (AUTHOR), Houghtaling, Bailey (AUTHOR), Seligman, Hilary (AUTHOR), Stotz, Sarah (AUTHOR), Yaroch, Amy L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Dec2025, Vol. 115 Issue 12, p2015-2019. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Prevention of chronic diseases, Fruit, Cross-sectional method, Food consumption, Resource allocation, Health status indicators, Social determinants of health, Income, Evaluation of human services programs, Food security, Health policy, Questionnaires, Socioeconomic factors, Primary health care, Evaluation of medical care, Descriptive statistics, Population geography, Food relief, Vegetables, Research methodology, Geographic information systems, Data analysis software, Confidence intervals, Medicaid, Nutrition services |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objectives. To examine enrollment in Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) produce prescriptions and identify opportunities to expand their reach. Methods. We conducted descriptive analyses of cross-sectional baseline surveys of 21 635 participants (living in the Southern, West, North Central, or Northeast region of the United States) in GusNIP produce prescriptions between 2020 and 2024. We applied geographic information system mapping and inferential statistics to fruit and vegetable intake data. Results. At enrollment, 43.2% of participants were aged 45 to 65 years, 77% were women, 32.7% were Hispanic, 24.4% were non-Hispanic Black/African American, and 26.2% were non-Hispanic White. Mean fruit and vegetable intake was 2.39 cups (SD = 0.78) daily, varying by region. Approximately two thirds of participants reported food insecurity (67.2%). Conclusions. GusNIP produce prescriptions are reaching intended communities, including people with low fruit and vegetable intake, chronic disease risk, and food insecurity. Opportunities exist to broaden reach. Public Health Implications. GusNIP produce prescriptions offer a national lens on Farm Bill–funded policy in action. As "food is medicine" interventions, including GusNIP produce prescriptions, evolve, it is important to understand who enrolls, who is not yet represented, and who could benefit most by extending reach to individuals and their communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objectives. To examine enrollment in Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) produce prescriptions and identify opportunities to expand their reach. Methods. We conducted descriptive analyses of cross-sectional baseline surveys of 21 635 participants (living in the Southern, West, North Central, or Northeast region of the United States) in GusNIP produce prescriptions between 2020 and 2024. We applied geographic information system mapping and inferential statistics to fruit and vegetable intake data. Results. At enrollment, 43.2% of participants were aged 45 to 65 years, 77% were women, 32.7% were Hispanic, 24.4% were non-Hispanic Black/African American, and 26.2% were non-Hispanic White. Mean fruit and vegetable intake was 2.39 cups (SD = 0.78) daily, varying by region. Approximately two thirds of participants reported food insecurity (67.2%). Conclusions. GusNIP produce prescriptions are reaching intended communities, including people with low fruit and vegetable intake, chronic disease risk, and food insecurity. Opportunities exist to broaden reach. Public Health Implications. GusNIP produce prescriptions offer a national lens on Farm Bill–funded policy in action. As "food is medicine" interventions, including GusNIP produce prescriptions, evolve, it is important to understand who enrolls, who is not yet represented, and who could benefit most by extending reach to individuals and their communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308293 |
