Urban gardening has the potential to improve diets and well-being in low- and middle-income countries. This study evaluated the impact of a gardening intervention in Dhaka, Bangladesh, involving 425 treatment and 254 control households. One year after training and input support, participants showed significant improvements in fruit and vegetable diversity, harvest frequency, and dietary diversity—especially among women. The intervention also fostered social and psychological benefits, though it was associated with a modest increase in ultra-processed food consumption. These findings confirm that urban gardening can enhance nutrition and community resilience, especially when paired with targeted training and support.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-025-01543-7Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2025
Authors
Schreinemachers, P.; Kumar, S.S.; Uddin, N.M.
Language
English
Keywords
urban agriculture, homegardens, dietary diversity, nutrition, food security, women, vegetable production, capacity building, food systems
Source
Food Security. : 102140
Geographic
Bangladesh
