Traffic light system for healthier food at pantries
This study tests whether a traffic light nutrition ranking system helps food pantry clients choose healthier options. If you visit a participating pantry, you may be asked to complete surveys about your experience.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must visit a food pantry that is a partner of the Greater Boston Food Bank and allows you to choose your own food (maximum client choice).
- Pantries must be within about 1 hour drive of Boston.
- The pantry should not already be using a traffic light nutrition system.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must speak English or Spanish.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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