New York University · Social ScienceFood Access and Health Equity Lab
Angela Trude · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Angela Trude's lab at New York University focuses on improving access to healthy food for low-income families, particularly through online grocery shopping. The research aims to enhance fruit, vegetable, and legume purchases among families to combat food insecurity and reduce risks related to cardiovascular diseases. The lab tests innovative strategies that involve using text messages, financial incentives, and tailored shopping lists to encourage healthier food choices while addressing barriers to online grocery shopping.
food insecuritycardiovascular diseaseonline grocery shoppinglow-income familiesnutritional accessbehavioral interventionsfood access policieshealth equitycommunity engagement
Research Aims
3AIM 01Test different approaches to encourage low-income families to buy more fruits, vegetables, and legumes online.
AIM 02Optimize intervention strategies to ensure they are affordable and scalable for broader implementation.
AIM 03Investigate how the components of the intervention impact purchasing behaviors and dietary choices among participants.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysiscommunity-based participatory researchbehavioral intervention designstatistical modelingsurvey administrationqualitative research methodsprogram evaluationtext messaging campaignsgrocery shopping logistics
Output against the department
Publications106bottom 38% of dept.48th of 77
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Citations1.6kbottom 34% of dept.51st of 77
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