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A Study of Fresh Produce and AI-Enabled Nutrition Support in Adults With Diabetes in Rural Appalachia
Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Summary
This pilot study evaluated a 12-week program for adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity living in rural Tennessee. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The program provided fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to participants' homes and nutrition support through text messages. The text messages provided information and support related to healthy eating, using and preparing fresh produce, meal planning, goal setting, and community resources. The study examined whether the program was feasible and acceptable to participants and explored changes in diabetes management, food security, eating behaviors, and health outcomes.
Official title: The START Project: A Study of Fresh Produce Delivery and Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Nutrition Support for Food-Insecure Adults With Diabetes in Rural Appalachia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-07-15
Completion Date
2026-09-24
Last Updated
2026-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
AI-Enabled Nutrition Support
Participants received AI-enabled SMS support addressing healthy eating, produce use and preparation, meal planning, shopping and budgeting, behavioral goal setting, and community resources. The SMS support was designed to provide ongoing, accessible nutrition and diabetes self-management support throughout the intervention period.
Printed Nutrition Support
Participants received printed recipes and educational materials addressing healthy eating, produce use and preparation, meal planning, shopping and budgeting, goal setting, and community resources.
Fresh produce
Approximately 20 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables delivered every two weeks for 12 weeks, for a total of six deliveries.
Locations (1)
Mountain People Health Council
Oneida, Tennessee, United States