Improving access to healthy food for families in need
Addressing Food Insecurity in the Health Care Setting to Promote Health Equity
This study is helping families with kids who have nutrition-related health issues by connecting them to programs that provide healthy food support, making it easier for them to access and afford nutritious meals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10972932 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to address food insecurity among families with children who have nutrition-related illnesses by connecting them with healthy nutrition support programs. The project will implement a program called I-FRESH, which includes screening families for food insecurity and providing tailored support through social workers or care navigators. By integrating nutrition programs into healthcare settings, the research seeks to improve food access and affordability for families receiving Medicaid or SNAP benefits. The approach involves testing effective workflows to ensure families can receive the necessary resources and support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children aged 0-11 who are experiencing food insecurity and are enrolled in Medicaid or SNAP programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing food insecurity or do not have children in the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the nutritional health and overall well-being of children from food-insecure families.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in similar approaches that integrate nutrition support into healthcare settings, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhee, Kyung E — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Rhee, Kyung E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.