Brighter Bites & University of Texas Physicians Produce Rx Extension: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Prospective Clinical Nutrition Study With Produce Prescriptions

"Boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables (F\&V), each containing approximately 50 servings of F\&V, will be assembled by Brighter Bites at school sites using donated produce and delivered to houses using DoorDash. F\&V boxes will be distributed to families every 2 weeks over 32 weeks. Participants will also receive nutrition education using the Brighter Bites app which includes recipes for a variety of meal types or produce types, all of which are searchable. Recipes include the average cost to prepare, the number of servings, and the calories for the recipe. The Brighter Bites app also includes healthy living Brighter Choices suggestions such as tips for how to store different types of foods, gardening tips, and tips to pack a healthy lunchbox. In addition to the Brighter Bites app, trained staff will facilitate virtual nutrition education for patient families."

Standard of care includes routine lab work collection and weight and diet counseling for overweight or obese children. Additionally, referrals placed to community resources for those identified with Social Determinants of Health(SDOH) needs.