Financial Incentives Increase Purchases Of Fruit And Vegetables Among Lower-Income Households With Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 1557-1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Moran ◽  
Anne Thorndike ◽  
Rebecca Franckle ◽  
Rebecca Boulos ◽  
Heather Doran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Households With Children

scholarly journals Using rewards-based incentives to increase purchase of fruit and vegetables in lower-income households: design and start-up of a randomized trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 936-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Etienne J Phipps ◽  
Samantha L Wallace ◽  
Shana D Stites ◽  
Nadine Uplinger ◽  
S Brook Singletary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Baseline Period ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Minority Community ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Predominantly Minority ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo report the design and baseline results of a rewards-based incentive to promote purchase of fruit and vegetables by lower-income households.DesignA four-phase randomized trial with wait-listed controls. In a pilot study, despite inadequate study coupon use, purchases of fresh fruit (but not vegetables) increased, but with little maintenance. In the present study, credits on the study store gift card replace paper coupons and a tapering phase is added. The primary outcome is the number of servings of fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables purchased per week.SettingA large full-service supermarket located in a predominantly minority community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.SubjectsFifty-eight households, with at least one child living in the home.ResultsDuring the baseline period, households purchased an average of 3·7 servings of fresh vegetables and an average of less than 1 serving of frozen vegetables per week. Households purchased an average of 1·9 servings of fresh fruit per week, with little to no frozen fruit purchases. Overall, the range of fresh and frozen produce purchased during this pre-intervention period was limited.ConclusionsAt baseline, produce purchases were small and of limited variety. The study will contribute to understanding the impact of financial incentives on increasing the purchases of healthier foods by lower-income populations.

scholarly journals Perceptions of a food benefit program that includes financial incentives for the purchase of fruits and vegetables and restrictions on the purchase of foods high in added sugar

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Fatima A Fagbenro ◽  
Tessa Lasswell ◽  
Sarah A Rydell ◽  
J Michael Oakes ◽  
Brian Elbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Financial Incentive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Program Satisfaction ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Participant Perspectives

ABSTRACT Objective To report perspectives of participants in a food benefit program that includes FAS restrictions and FAS restrictions paired with F/V incentives. Design Randomized experimental trial in which participant perspectives were an exploratory study outcome. Setting Participants were randomized into one of three SNAP-like food benefit program groups - (1) Restriction: not allowed to buy FAS with benefits; (2) Restriction paired with incentive: not allowed to buy FAS with benefits and 30% financial incentive on eligible F/V purchased using benefits; or (3) Control: Same food purchasing rules as SNAP. Participants were asked questions to assess program satisfaction. Participants Adults in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN metropolitan area, eligible for but not currently participating in SNAP who completed baseline and follow-up study measures (n=254). Results Among remaining households in each group, most found the program helpful in buying nutritious foods (88.2%-95.7%) and were satisfied with the program (89.1%-93.0%). Sensitivity analysis results indicate that reported helpfulness and satisfaction with the program may in some instances be lower among the Restriction and the Restrictions paired with Incentive groups in comparison to the control group. Conclusions A food benefit program that includes restriction on purchase of FAS or restriction paired with a financial incentive for F/V purchases may be acceptable to most SNAP-eligible households with children.

An Analysis of Small Retailers' Relationships with Tobacco Companies in 4 US Cities

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Heather D'Angelo ◽  
Guadalupe X. Ayala ◽  
Joel Gittelsohn ◽  
Melissa N. Laska ◽  
Lesley Schmidt Sindberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Tobacco Company ◽  
Food Stores ◽  
Menthol Cigarette ◽  
Marketing Materials ◽  
Us Cities ◽  
Cigarette Prices

Objective: In this study, we examined small food store retailers' perspectives on tobacco company agreements specifying tobacco product display and promotion. Methods: We interviewed owners/managers of small food stores (N = 63) in lower-income neighborhoods in 4 US cities using open-and closed-ended questions between October 2013 and July 2014. We coded qualitative interview data and calculated descriptive statistics. Results: Most retailers had a formal contract with a tobacco company (87%). Retailers perceived that tobacco products generated low profits, but were important to attract customers. Nearly 95% with contracts reported receiving an incentive, including marketing materials (86.8%), displays (79%), and free/discounted products (50.9%). Contract requirements included placing branded displays and marketing materials in prime locations and setting cigarette prices. Retailers in urban, African-American neighborhoods felt pressure to maintain menthol cigarette contracts to stay in business. Conclusion: Contracts with tobacco companies were common among the small food stores in this study, and retailers felt they needed the contracts to keep prices competitive. Given the reliance of retailers on tobacco industry contracts, states and localities may need to adopt measures to counter their effects, especially the financial incentives that lead to lower cigarette prices and more prominent displays of promotions and marketing materials.

Household Debt and Children’s Risk of Food Insecurity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mackenzie Brewer
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Medical Debt ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Unsecured Debt ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Medical Bills

AbstractIn the United States, almost one in six households with children cannot access adequate food for a healthy and active lifestyle. Although food insecurity disproportionately affects lower-income households, it remains unclear why some lower-income families are more vulnerable to food insecurity than others. Household unsecured debt, such as debt incurred from credit cards and medical bills, may be an unexplored financial constraint associated with food insecurity. Using data from the 2014 Child Development Supplement (CDS) of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), I assess whether unsecured debt, by amount and type of debt, is associated with food insecurity among lower-income households with children (N=1,319). Results indicate that medical debt increases odds of household food insecurity even after accounting for key sociodemographic and economic risk factors, while no relationship exists between other forms of unsecured debt and food insecurity. Moreover, although liquid assets decrease the risk of household food insecurity and attenuate the harmful effects associated with unpaid medical bills, few households have enough liquid assets to mitigate the risks associated with medical debt. Efforts to prevent medical debt may be essential for eliminating food insecurity among lower-income households with children.

scholarly journals The Impact of Corona Pandemic on Consumer’s Food Consumption – Vulnerability of Households with Children and Income Losses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Profeta ◽  
Sergiy Smetana ◽  
Shahida Siddiqui ◽  
Mahdi Hossaini ◽  
Volker Heinz
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Canned Food ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
The Impact

This study clearly shows that the corona pandemic has a significant impact on consumers’ eating habits. More food is eaten overall, and more convenience products such as ready meals and canned food with a longer shelf life are purchased. The consumption of alcohol and confectionery has also increased. In return, the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables has declined. It becomes clear that families who are financially affected by the pandemic represent a vulnerable group. With the increasing duration of the pandemic, repeated lockdowns, corona-related closings of schools and kindergartens, health consequences are to be expected in the medium to long term, especially for this population group.

scholarly journals The Impact of Corona Pandemic on Consumer’s Food Consumption – Vulnerability of Households with Children and Income Losses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Profeta ◽  
Shahida Siddiqui ◽  
Sergiy Smetana ◽  
Mahdi Hossaini ◽  
Sophie Hieke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Canned Food ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
The Impact

This study clearly shows that the corona pandemic has a significant impact on consumers’ eating habits. More food is eaten overall, and more convenience products such as ready meals and canned food with a longer shelf life are purchased. The consumption of alcohol and confectionery has also increased. In return, the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables has declined. It becomes clear that families who are financially affected by the pandemic represent a vulnerable group. With the increasing duration of the pandemic, repeated lockdowns, corona-related closings of schools and kindergartens, health consequences are to be expected in the medium to long term, especially for this population group.

scholarly journals Trapped in inactivity? Social assistance and labour supply in Austria

Empirica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Christl ◽  
Silvia De Poli
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Labour Supply ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Household Type ◽  
Tax Reforms ◽  
Intensive Margin ◽  
Reform Proposal ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Families With Children ◽  
The Impact

AbstractFinancial incentives affect the labour supply decisions of households. However, the impact usually varies significantly across household types. Whilst there is a substantial amount of literature on the labour supply effects of tax reforms and in-work benefits, the impact of changes in social assistance benefits has received less attention. This paper analyses labour supply responses to changes in social assistance. We show that labour supply elasticities vary substantially across gender and household type. Women exhibit higher labour supply elasticities, both on the intensive and the extensive margins. Additionally, labour supply elasticities are typically higher for singles and for households with children. Using these results, we analyse the impact of the Austrian reform proposal “Neue Sozialhilfe” (New Social Assistance), which was introduced in 2019 and substantially cut social assistance benefits for migrants and families with children. The overall effects of the reform are especially strong for men and migrants. Migrants and couples with children, that is, the groups hardest hit by the reform’s social assistance reductions, show the strongest labour supply reactions to the New Social Assistance. Furthermore, we show that overall, the reform is expected to have a positive, but small, effect on the intensive margin of labour supply.

scholarly journals Clustering of Physical Activity, Diet and Sedentary Behavior among Youth from Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10924
Author(s):  
Gabrielli Thais de Mello ◽  
Marcus Vinicius Veber Lopes ◽  
Giseli Minatto ◽  
Rafael Martins da Costa ◽  
Thiago Sousa Matias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
High Income ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Unhealthy Diet ◽  
Lower Income Countries

Background: The interaction between physical activity (PA), diet, and sedentary behavior (SB) plays an important role on health-related outcomes. This scoping review (Prospero CRD42018094826) aims to identify and appraise clusters of PA, diet, and SB among youth (0–19 years) according to country income. Methods: Five databases were searched. Fifty-seven articles met the inclusion criteria. Results: Fifty-five cluster types were identified, with greater variety in high-income than lower income countries. The most prevalent profiles were “High SB and consumption of sugar, salt, and beverages (SSB)” (n = 17) and “High PA” (n = 13–5), both of which presented in all income countries. The healthiest profile, “High PA and fruit and vegetables (F&V); Low SB and SSB” (n = 12), was present in upper-middle and high-income countries, while the unhealthiest “Low PA and F&V; High SB and SSB” (n = 6) was present only in high-income countries. Conclusions: High SB and unhealthy diet (SSB) were more prevalent in clusters, mainly in high-income countries. The results support the need for multi-component actions targeting more than one behavior at the same time.

The Use of Financial Incentives to Increase Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Purchases in Lower-Income Households: Results of a Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 864-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Etienne J. Phipps ◽  
Leonard E. Braitman ◽  
Shana D. Stites ◽  
Samantha L. Wallace ◽  
S. Brook Singletary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

scholarly journals Hardship in the Heartland: Associations Between Rurality, Income, and Material Hardship

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aislinn Conrad ◽  
Megan Ronnenberg
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Consumer Survey ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Material Hardship ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Approximately one in three US households have experienced material hardship, including food, healthcare access and transportation hardship. The inadequate or unstable provision of basic needs is more typical in households with children or persons of color and is associated with numerous negative outcomes. Little is known, however, about the relationship between rurality, income, and material hardship. Using data from the 2016 State Innovation Model (SIM) Statewide Consumer Survey (weighted N = 2,371,739), we used logistic regression to examine the association between rurality, income, and four forms of material hardship, including food hardship, healthcare access hardship, transportation hardship, and any material hardship. Rural respondents had higher odds than non-rural respondents for experiencing healthcare access hardship. In contrast, rural respondents incurred lower odds than non-rural respondents for experiencing food hardship, transportation hardship and any hardship. All models of hardship indicated that lower income respondents incurred greater odds for having material hardship.

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