Testing a mobile grocery store's impact on diet and food access
Evaluating Diet, Food Insecurity, and Food Purchasing Outcomes of a Full-Service Mobile Food Market with a Cluster Randomized Trial
This study is looking at how a mobile grocery store that brings healthy food to neighborhoods with limited access can help people eat better and feel more secure about their food choices, especially for those at risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11000255 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a mobile food market, which operates like a grocery store on wheels, affects diet quality and food security in communities with limited access to healthy food. The study will assess changes in food purchases and explore various factors that influence people's willingness to shop at this mobile market. By providing affordable, healthy food options directly to underserved neighborhoods, the project aims to improve nutrition and health outcomes for individuals at risk of diet-related conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low-income areas who experience food insecurity and are over 21 years old.
Not a fit: Patients who already have consistent access to healthy food options or do not face food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance access to healthy foods and improve dietary habits for individuals in food-insecure communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile food markets can improve access to healthy foods, but this specific approach is still being evaluated for its effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Horning, Melissa L — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Horning, Melissa L
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.