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Review of the Nutritional Implications of Farmers' Markets and Community Gardens: A Call for Evaluation and Research Efforts (March 2010) |
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Authors: Lacey Arneson McCormack, MPH, RD; Melissa Nelson Laska, PhD, RD; Nicole Larson, PhD, MPH, RD; and Mary Story, PhD, RD
While farmers' markets and community gardens are growing in popularity as strategies to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, little is known about their impact on dietary intake. This article reviews the current literature on the effect of farmers’ market programs and community gardens on nutrition-related outcomes in adults. Read the paper.
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