FVRx™ is designed to provide assistance to overweight and obese children who are at risk of developing diet-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The program is intended to provide direct economic benefits to small and midsize farmers and bring additional resources into the local economies of underserved communities. Fruit and vegetable prescriptions are distributed by community healthcare providers and redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Each dollar invested in the FVRx program benefits the community three ways by: nourishing the consumer, boosting farmers’ revenue and supporting overall community health.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:56:57 +0000
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