Community-Based and System-Level Interventions for Improving Food Security and Nutritious Food Consumption: A Systematic Review
Emmanuel Ezekekwu, Sonali S. Salunkhe, J’Aime C. Jennings, Brandy N. Kelly Pryor
Abstract
As studies examining the effectiveness of food security interventions collectively are sparse, this review examined the most effective community-based and system-level interventions that have increased nutritious food consumption across food-insecure populations. Following PRISMA-guidelines, 22 articles included were classified into six categories: Educational and Behavioral Programs; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs; Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer; Discounted Food Options; Emergency Food Assistance Programs; and Multicomponent Programs. This review concludes that future considerations for positively impacting food security and nutritious food intake should give attention to community and system-level multicomponent interventions that address the specific social and economic barriers facing the target population.