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The Design and Impact of a Clinic-Based Community Program on Food Insecurity, Healthy Eating Behaviors, and Mood
Tiffany Wesley Ardoin1, Elizabeth Perry2, Chelsea Morgan3
1LSU Health Sciences Center Baton Rouge, Department of Internal Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA.
Nutrients
|October 28, 2023
Summary
The Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program significantly reduced food insecurity and improved healthy behaviors in Louisiana residents. Participants showed sustained improvements in food security and well-being six months post-program.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Clinical Intervention
Background:
- Food insecurity is a significant public health issue in Louisiana, linked to poor health outcomes.
- Existing programs like SNAP and food pantries improve food access, but data on effective interventions is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program (GGHOLOL) on food insecurity.
- To assess changes in nutrition behaviors and depression scores among participants.
Main Methods:
- Prospective pre-post survey evaluation over two years.
- Involved 57 participants with food insecurity enrolled in the GGHOLOL program.
- Assessed food security, eating, cooking, shopping behaviors, and depression scores.
Main Results:
- Mean food security scores improved significantly post-program and at 6-month follow-up.
- Participants demonstrated sustainable improvements in healthy eating, cooking, and shopping behaviors.
- Overall depression scores improved post-program with sustained benefits at 6 months.
Conclusions:
- The GGHOLOL program effectively reduces food insecurity and enhances nutrition-related behaviors.
- GGHOLOL shows promise as a replicable model for addressing food insecurity in clinical settings.
- The program contributes to improved health outcomes by addressing nutritional needs and mental well-being.
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