scholarly journals Impacts of a farmers’ market incentive programme on fruit and vegetable access, purchase and consumption

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 2712-2721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren EW Olsho ◽  
Gayle Holmes Payne ◽  
Deborah Klein Walker ◽  
Sabrina Baronberg ◽  
Jan Jernigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Point Of Purchase ◽  
Random Digit Dial

AbstractObjectiveThe present study examines the impact of Health Bucks, a farmers’ market incentive programme, on awareness of and access to farmers’ markets, and fruit and vegetable purchase and consumption in low-income New York City neighbourhoods.DesignThe evaluation used two primary data collection methods: (i) an on-site point-of-purchase survey of farmers’ market shoppers; and (ii) a random-digit-dial telephone survey of residents in neighbourhoods where the programme operates. Additionally, we conducted a quasi-experimental analysis examining differential time trends in consumption before and after programme introduction using secondary Community Health Survey (CHS) data.SettingNew York City farmers’ markets and communities.SubjectsFarmers’ market shoppers (n 2287) completing point-of-purchase surveys in a representative sample of New York City farmers’ markets in 2010; residents (n 1025) completing random-digit-dial telephone survey interviews in 2010; and respondents (n 35 606) completing CHS interviews in 2002, 2004, 2008 and 2009.ResultsGreater Health Bucks exposure was associated with: (i) greater awareness of farmers’ markets; (ii) increased frequency and amount of farmers’ market purchases; and (iii) greater likelihood of a self-reported year-over-year increase in fruit and vegetable consumption. However, our CHS analysis did not detect impacts on consumption.ConclusionsWhile our study provides promising evidence that use of farmers’ market incentives is associated with increased awareness and use of farmers’ markets, additional research is needed to better understand impacts on fruit and vegetable consumption.

scholarly journals Associations between farmers’ market shopping behaviors and objectively measured and self-reported fruit and vegetable intake in a diverse sample of farmers’ market shoppers: a cross-sectional study in New York City and rural North Carolina

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Casey J. Kelley ◽  
Karla L. Hanson ◽  
Grace A. Marshall ◽  
Leah C. Volpe ◽  
Stephanie Jilcott Pitts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Objectively Measured

Abstract Objective: To examine cross-sectional associations between farmers’ market shopping behaviors and objectively measured and self-reported fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among rural North Carolina (NC) and New York City (NYC) shoppers. Design: Cross-sectional intercept surveys were used to assess self-reported FV intake and three measures of farmers’ market shopping behavior: (1) frequency of purchasing FV, (2) variety of FV purchased, and (3) dollars spent on FV. Skin carotenoids, a non-invasive biomarker for FV intake, were objectively measured using pressure-mediated reflection spectroscopy. Associations between farmers’ market shopping behaviors and FV intake were examined using regression models that controlled for demographic variables (e.g., age, sex, race, smoking status, education, income, and state). Setting: Farmers’ markets (n=17 markets) in rural NC and NYC. Participants: A convenience sample of 645 farmers’ market shoppers. Results: Farmers’ market shoppers in NYC purchased a greater variety of FV and had higher skin carotenoid scores compared to shoppers in rural NC. Among all shoppers, there was a positive, statistically significant association between self-reported frequency of shopping at farmers’ markets and self-reported as well as objectively assessed FV intake. The variety of FV purchased and farmers’ market spending on FV also were positively associated with self-reported FV intake, but not skin carotenoids. Conclusion: Those who shop for FV more frequently at a farmers’ markets, purchase a greater variety of FV, and spend more money on FV have higher self-reported, and in some cases higher objectively measured FV intake. Further research is needed to understand these associations and test causality.

scholarly journals Associations Between Farmers’ Market Shopping Behaviors and Objectively-Measured and Self-Reported Fruit and Vegetable Intake in a Diverse Sample of Farmers’ Market Shoppers: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey J. Kelley ◽  
Karla L. Hanson ◽  
Grace A. Marshall ◽  
Leah C. Volpe ◽  
Stephanie Jilcott Pitts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Shopping Behavior ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Objectively Measured

Abstract Background: Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake is associated with reduced risk of numerous chronic diseases. The community food environment can support FV intake through enhanced access via food outlets, such as farmers’ markets. This paper examines cross-sectional associations between farmers’ market shopping behaviors and objectively-measured and self-reported FV intake to better understand whether farmers’ market shopping behavior relates to FV intake among farmers’ market shoppers. Methods: Farmers’ market shoppers were surveyed at 17 farmers’ markets in rural North Carolina and New York City. A questionnaire assessed self-reported FV intake and three measures of farmers’ market shopping behavior: (1) frequency, (2) variety of FV purchased, and (3) dollars spent on FV. Skin carotenoid status, a non-invasive biomarker for FV intake, was objectively measured using pressure-mediated reflection spectroscopy. Associations between shopping behaviors at farmers’ markets and FV intake were examined using regression models that controlled for individual demographics (age, sex, race, smoking status, education, income, and site). Results: Farmers’ market shoppers in New York City purchased a greater variety of FV and had higher skin carotenoid scores than in North Carolina. There was a positive, statistically significant association between self-reported frequency of shopping at farmers’ markets and both self-reported and objectively assessed FV intake. We also observed that variety of FV purchased and farmers’ market spending were positively associated with self-reported FV intake, but not skin carotenoid status.Conclusion: Those who shop more frequently at a farmers’ markets, purchase a greater variety of FV, and spend more money on FV have higher self-reported, and in some cases, higher objectively measured FV intake. Further research is needed to understand these associations and test causality.

scholarly journals Socio-economic status, neighbourhood food environments and consumption of fruits and vegetables in New York City

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1197-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darby Jack ◽  
Kathryn Neckerman ◽  
Ofira Schwartz-Soicher ◽  
Gina S Lovasi ◽  
James Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Food Outlets

AbstractObjectiveRecommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption are largely unmet. Lower socio-economic status (SES), neighbourhood poverty and poor access to retail outlets selling healthy foods are thought to predict lower consumption. The objective of the present study was to assess the interrelationships between these risk factors as predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption.DesignCross-sectional multilevel analyses of data on fruit and vegetable consumption, socio-demographic characteristics, neighbourhood poverty and access to healthy retail food outlets.SettingSurvey data from the 2002 and 2004 New York City Community Health Survey, linked by residential zip code to neighbourhood data.SubjectsAdult survey respondents (n 15 634).ResultsOverall 9·9 % of respondents reported eating ≥5 servings of fruits or vegetables in the day prior to the survey. The odds of eating ≥5 servings increased with higher income among women and with higher educational attainment among men and women. Compared with women having less than a high-school education, the OR was 1·12 (95 % CI 0·82, 1·55) for high-school graduates, 1·95 (95 % CI 1·43, 2·66) for those with some college education and 2·13 (95 % CI 1·56, 2·91) for college graduates. The association between education and fruit and vegetable consumption was significantly stronger for women living in lower- v. higher-poverty zip codes (P for interaction < 0·05). The density of healthy food outlets did not predict consumption of fruits or vegetables.ConclusionsHigher SES is associated with higher consumption of produce, an association that, in women, is stronger for those residing in lower-poverty neighbourhoods.

scholarly journals The Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets of New York City

1940 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Reavis Cox ◽  
William C. Crow
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

scholarly journals The Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets of New York City

1940 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 802
Author(s):  
R. G. Bressler ◽  
D. O. Hammerberg ◽  
William C. Crow ◽  
W. T. Calhoun ◽  
J. W. Park
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

scholarly journals Could EBT Machines Increase Fruit and Vegetable Purchases at New York City Green Carts?

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Breck ◽  
Kamila Kiszko ◽  
Olivia Martinez ◽  
Courtney Abrams ◽  
Brian Elbel
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

scholarly journals Highlighting the ratio of sodium to potassium in population-level dietary assessments: cross-sectional data from New York City, USA

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 2484-2488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella S Yi ◽  
Christine J Curtis ◽  
Sonia Y Angell ◽  
Cheryl AM Anderson ◽  
Molly Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Dual Frame ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Representative Study ◽  
Random Digit Dial

AbstractObjectiveTo contrast mean values of Na:K with Na and K mean intakes by demographic factors, and to calculate the prevalence of New York City (NYC) adults meeting the WHO guideline for optimal Na:K (<1 mmol/mmol, i.e. <0·59 mg/mg) using 24 h urinary values.DesignData were from the 2010 Community Health Survey Heart Follow-Up Study, a population-based, representative study including data from 24 h urine collections.SettingParticipants were interviewed using a dual-frame sample design consisting of random-digit dial telephone exchanges that cover NYC. Data were weighted to be representative of NYC adults as a whole.SubjectsThe final sample of 1656 adults provided 24 h urine collections and self-reported health data.ResultsMean Na:K in NYC adults was 1·7 mg/mg. Elevated Na:K was observed in young, minority, low-education and high-poverty adults. Only 5·2 % of NYC adults had Na:K in the optimal range.ConclusionsNa intake is high and K intake is low in NYC adults, leading to high Na:K. Na:K is a useful marker and its inclusion for nutrition surveillance in populations, in addition to Na and K intakes, is indicated.

scholarly journals Potassium and fruit and vegetable intakes in relation to social determinants and access to produce in New York City

2013 ◽  
Vol 98 (5) ◽  
pp. 1282-1288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erikka Loftfield ◽  
Stella Yi ◽  
Christine J Curtis ◽  
Katherine Bartley ◽  
Susan M Kansagra
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
York City ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

scholarly journals Implementing a Farmers’ Market Incentive Program: Perspectives on the New York City Health Bucks Program

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gayle Holmes Payne ◽  
Holly Wethington ◽  
Lauren Olsho ◽  
Jan Jernigan ◽  
Rosanne Farris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Incentive Program
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