@article{ETD, recid = {8084}, author = {Martin, Lauren P.}, title = {Food pharmacy at OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute: the impact of a pilot fruit and vegetable provision program on cardiovascular health - a sample population analysis}, publisher = {Oregon Health and Science University}, school = {M.S.}, address = {2020}, number = {ETD}, abstract = {This thesis presents the findings of a subpopulation analysis of The Food Pharmacy Study at OHSU KCVI, a randomized controlled trial aiming to assess the role a fruit and vegetable provision program may play in reducing cardiovascular disease risk in an at-risk patient population. This thesis? primary outcomes included sustained dietary changes, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) Score, and perceived changes to dietary intake and meal preparation habits. It was hypothesized that HEI-scores, as well as perceived intake and use, would increase over time in the intervention group. Participants were recruited from the patient population of the Center for Preventive Cardiology. These Participants (n=9) were randomized via block randomization into two groups: intervention or control. All participants received a 60-minute nutrition counseling session with a registered dietitian (RD) focusing on dietary habits for heart health. Intervention participants were also provided funding for a 3 month weekly fruit and vegetable delivery service.}, url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/8084}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/8g84mm747}, }