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Fresh Food Programs Help Older Adults

A new study looks at how food prescription programs help older adults get healthy food.

HealthStylz Editors
· 2 min read

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The short version

  • Fresh food keeps people healthy.
  • Programs make fruits and vegetables free.
  • Delivery to doors works best.

Based on reporting by Medical Xpress. We explain it in plain words; read the original for the full story.

Nutrition facts

Everyday foods that fit this story One normal serving of each.

Fiber per serving

  1. Apple1 medium (182 g)4.4 g
  2. Banana1 medium (118 g)3.1 g
  3. Orange1 orange, 2 5/8 in (131 g)3.1 g

Protein per serving

  1. Apple1 medium (182 g)0.5 g
  2. Banana1 medium (118 g)1.3 g
  3. Orange1 orange, 2 5/8 in (131 g)1.2 g

Calories per serving

  1. Apple1 medium (182 g)94.6 cal
  2. Banana1 medium (118 g)105 cal
  3. Orange1 orange, 2 5/8 in (131 g)61.6 cal

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Hello friends. Eating well is a big part of feeling your best every day. Let us look at what a new study found about food programs.

What's new

One new study shares that people who eat fresh food are healthier than those who do not. This simple fact is the basis of food prescription programs. These programs make fruits, vegetables, and other foods free for people who are food insecure.

What it means for you

Getting good food matters for your body and your daily life. The study shows that food prescription programs work best when fresh food is delivered right to the door.

One small thing to try

Think about adding a fresh fruit or vegetable to your next meal if you are able to get one.

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