18:37 – Welcome to Summit and Introductory Remarks: Overview of Food is Medicine and the National Strategy, Ronit Ridberg, Christina Economos, Dariush Mozaffarian, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University
The working group is led by fellow Task Force Co-chairs Senator Bill Frist and Secretary Dan Glickman.
National Strategy Emphasizes Critical Importance of “Food as Medicine” Efforts
Joint D.C. Event Considered Impactful Solutions for Increasing Food Access, Combatting Poor Nutrition to Reduce Diet-Related Disease
Historic Plan Would End Hunger and Increase Healthy Eating by 2030
Letter to Ambassador Rice urges the prioritization of four key actions.
First White House Conference on Food Issues in 50 Years Will Take Place on Sept. 28
Assembly of Diverse Voices Developed Recommendations to Inform First White House Conference on Food Issues in 50 Years, Conference Takes Place This September
In every country, a clear national strategy, goals and metrics are needed to end hunger, improve nutrition, reduce
diet-related diseases and create a just, sustainable and equitable food system. We identify six policy domainswhere real change can be made to deliver this vision in the United States.