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"COMIENDO FRESCO"/EATING FRESH PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM

Objective

The goal of theComiendo Fresco- Eating Healthy Produce prescription Programis to improve integration of the health and social care and food systems to improve health and food security status among participants in the Douglas community.CFis a community driven innovative nutrition incentive program in a predominantly Hispanic community with high rates of dietary-related health conditions, food/nutrition insecurity, social vulnerability, and limited access to FV. AlignedwiththeGusNIPPPRgoalsandobjectives,CFobjectives are as follows:1.By the end of each project year, 95% of participants will increase purchasing of FVthrough redemption of FV vouchers atlocal stores, farmers markets and growers.2.By the end of each project year, increase average daily dietary intake (consumption) of FV in 75% of participants.3.By the end of each project year, 60% of participants will show improvements on self-reported health status and/or 40% of participants will have reduction in one or more biomarkers (HbA1c, BP, BMI).4.By the end of each project year, decreased food/nutritionsecuritystatusin75% ofparticipants uponcompletion.5.By the end of each project year, 75% of participants in evidenced-based nutrition education and activities will show improved knowledge, skills, and dietary patterns.?6.By the end of each project year, 90% of participants will report on CHW's effectiveness in providing support, retention, and referrals to address HRSN.7.By the end of the POP, 75% of participants will report reduced need for HRSN.8.By the end of the POP,CFwill demonstrate improved health care utilization and reduced unnecessary care/costs in 40% of participants (PCP, hospital & ED's/urgent care visits).

Investigators
Redondo, F.
Institution
ARIZONA COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOCIATION, INC
Start date
2024
End date
2027
Project number
ARZW-2024-04100
Accession number
1032803