Evaluation of a Medical Nutrition Therapy and Food Voucher Distribution Demonstration Program for Low Income People Living HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County

An abstract of a study by Fenton et al evaluating a medical nutrition therapy and food voucher distribution demonstration program for low income people living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County is presented. Results show that the 2007 preliminary data show 24 dietitians in 24 of 38 potential sites...

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Published inJournal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 108; no. 9; p. A59
Main Authors Fenton, M, Ursprung, E, Jackson, J, Orticke, M, Tam, C.F, Pieribone, D, King, J.B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago Elsevier Inc 01.09.2008
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Internal Medicine
Low income groups
Nutrition
Vouchers
Los Angeles County California
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Fenton et al evaluating a medical nutrition therapy and food voucher distribution demonstration program for low income people living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County is presented. Results show that the 2007 preliminary data show 24 dietitians in 24 of 38 potential sites distributed 667 of the 3000 vouchers. RD responses have been positive: administration is easy; vouchers help patients purchase healthy foods and motivate patients to keep MNT appointments and patients are appreciative. Further analysis will include patient demographics, appointment adherence, changes in healthy food knowledge and foods purchased.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jada.2008.06.136