Brighter Bites and UTPhysicians Produce Rx.
Project Overview
This project evaluates the Brighter Bites Produce Prescription program to determine whether access to fresh produce and nutrition education improves obesity-related health outcomes, mental health, diet quality, and food security among low-income, food-insecure children ages 5-12. Through an 18-month randomized study involving 150 families, the project assesses clinical, behavioral, and nutrition-related impacts to address disparities in pediatric chronic disease risk.
Project Contact: Mallika Mathur, PhD
Project Team
Primary Investigator
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD
Director, Center for Healthy Communities
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Epidemiology
Co-Investigator
Christine Markham, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
Co-Investigator
Ru-Jye (Lindi) Chuang, DrPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
Co-Investigator
Prajakta Yergai, MD
Assistant Professor, McGovern Medical School
Co-Investigator
Vinay N. Prabhu, MD
Assistant Professor, McGovern Medical School
Co-Investigator
Sandra McKay, MD
Associate Professor, McGovern Medical School
Study Partners