Community cafes offering meals for any income or food security status improve diet quality among food-insecure individuals.

New research in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows community cafes, offering meals for any income or food security status, can improve diet quality among food-insecure individuals. A study at a Southern US café found meals there had higher diet quality than non-café meals, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index. The research highlights potential benefits of providing nutritious options and empowering guests to make their own food choices, which could reduce diet-related disease risks for vulnerable populations.

August 05, 2024
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