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April 16, 2026Journal of General Internal MedicineOpen Access

Impacts of a Produce Prescription Program on Food Security, Diet Quality, and Psychosocial Health of Adults with Medicaid and Chronic Health Conditions: A 12-Month Longitudinal Evaluation

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RZRachel Zimmer LALindsey Abdelfattah DSDiane ShenbergerResearch Applications (United States)

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Longitudinal evaluation shows improved diet quality and psychosocial health in adults with chronic conditions, suggesting positive implications for food security.

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The aim is to evaluate the effects of a Produce Prescription Program on food security, diet quality, and psychosocial health among Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions.
Conducted a longitudinal evaluation over 12 months
Compared participants in the Produce Prescription Program to those receiving SNAP only
Analyzed dietary, psychosocial, and blood pressure outcomes
Improved diet quality and reduced loneliness among participants in the Produce Prescription Program
Positive changes observed in dietary and psychosocial health outcomes
Support for further evaluation through randomized or comparative studies

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Zimmer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07de52f7e8953b7cbed48 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-026-10390-x

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Longitudinal evaluation shows improved diet quality and psychosocial health in adults with chronic conditions, suggesting positive implications for food security.

Impacts of a Produce Prescription Program on Food Security, Diet Quality, and Psychosocial Health of Adults with Medicaid and Chronic Health Conditions: A 12-Month Longitudinal Evaluation

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Impacts of a Produce Prescription Program on Food Security, Diet Quality, and Psychosocial Health of Adults with Medicaid and Chronic Health Conditions: A 12-Month Longitudinal Evaluation

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