Using Incentives to Influence Children to Bring Fruit and Vegetables from Home for School Snack

Color poster with text, images, graphs, and tables.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) in 2002 as part of a broad effort to address poor nutrition and rising obesity rates among children. Previous research in Wisconsin found increased intake due to FFVP; however, even after six months of participating in the program, students did not bring fruit and vegetables from home to eat on days when one was not provided for free through the FFVP. This study investigates whether incentives can influence children to bring fruit and vegetables from home to eat on days when they were not served one for free.University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; Xcel Energy of Eau Claire; Northwestern Bank of Chippewa Falls

Impact of the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program on Children's Consumption and Other Related Behaviors

Color poster with text, images, and graphs.This study investigated the impact of the 2009-10 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program on intake and other behaviors related to fruit and vegetable consumption among Wisconsin 4th- and 5th-grade students.University of Wisconsin Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; Xcel Energy of Eau Claire; Northwest Bank of Chippewa Falls