Multi-level Supermarket Discounts of Fruits and Vegetables’ Impact on Intake and Health

The purpose of this study is to estimate how the price of fruits, vegetables, and calorie-free beverages influences food purchases, eating patterns, body weight, and overall health.

Inclusion Criteria

- BMI: 24.5 - 40
- Weight Stable (±5% body weight in the last 3 months)
- Accessible by telephone
- Living in NYC and not planning to move
- Primary household food shopper
- ≥50% of food shopping at Foodtown/Brooklyn Harvest and agrees to 100% shopping at the store during the study
- Consumption of >50% of food shopping
- Eat out or take out ≤5 times weekly

Exclusion Criteria

- Pregnant or contemplating pregnancy
- Enrolled in related studies
- Active weight loss program
- Presence of serious medical (e.g. cancer, diabetes) or psychiatric disease (e.g. bipolar)
- Changes in medications or smoking in past 3 mo
- Excessive alcohol use (≥4 drinks/day) or illicit drug use
- Planning a vacation ≥ 4 consecutive weeks or 6 total weeks during the study
- Receiving SNAP benefits

Consent Form to Volunteer in a Research Study and Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Medical Information

Conditions:
• Obesity