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Free Weekly Produce Delivery Improved Blood Sugar, Food Security in Low-Income Adults
This large, randomized controlled trial found that low-income adults with Type 2 diabetes who received free weekly produce deliveries for six months had significantly improved blood sugar control and improved food and nutrition security.
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Food is Medicine Institute Launch Event [VIDEO, SLIDES]
The launch event brought together leaders in science, healthcare, food, policy, community engagement, and equity to discuss the exciting trends, opportunities, and future directions in the field.
New Institute Aims to Change Health Care Through Nutrition
The Food is Medicine Institute will advocate for food-based solutions to fight illness, including produce prescriptions, nutrition education for doctors, and more.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office Publishes Government-wide Solutions for Promoting Healthy Diets, Food Safety, and Food Security
Each year, millions of people in the U.S. die from diet-related chronic health conditions, get sick from foodborne illnesses, or go hungry.
President Scored on Nutrition
1974 Washington Post article outlines lack of nutrition policy progress since initial White House Conference
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Free Weekly Produce Delivery Improved Blood Sugar, Food Security in Low-Income Adults
This large, randomized controlled trial found that low-income adults with Type 2 diabetes who received free weekly produce deliveries for six months had significantly improved blood sugar control and improved food and nutrition security.
A New Collaboration to Improve Nutrition Information
Google’s collaboration with the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University will work to explore technology solutions that help improve nutrition information quality.
New Institute Aims to Change Health Care Through Nutrition
The Food is Medicine Institute will advocate for food-based solutions to fight illness, including produce prescriptions, nutrition education for doctors, and more.
Videos
Food Policy: From Farm Bill to Health Care | Part 2: Creating an Equitable, Nutritious, Sustainable, and Resilient Food System
Food policymaking occupies the nexus between agriculture and health care policy by determining the affordability,...
Food is Medicine Institute Launch Event [VIDEO, SLIDES]
The launch event brought together leaders in science, healthcare, food, policy, community engagement, and equity to discuss the exciting trends, opportunities, and future directions in the field.
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True Cost of Food is Medicine Case Study Report Virtual Briefing [VIDEO]
Watch the virtual briefing that presents exciting new findings from our forthcoming True Cost of Food: Food is Medicine case study report
Publications
Healthy Eating Rx: Improving Nutrition Through Health Care
Recognizing the potential of food-based interventions to improve health outcomes, Food is Medicine (FIM) integrates food-based programs and interventions at multiple levels of health care to address the specific health needs of certain populations.
New Report Shows Food is Medicine Interventions Would Save U.S. Lives and Billions of Dollars
The report quantifies the potential health and economic benefits of Food is Medicine efforts
Cardiologists Reveal What They Eat for Dinner for Heart Health and Foods to Avoid
Doctors share their favorite heart-healthy options for the biggest meal of the day.
Events
Food is Medicine Institute Launch Event [VIDEO, SLIDES]
The launch event brought together leaders in science, healthcare, food, policy, community engagement, and equity to discuss the exciting trends, opportunities, and future directions in the field.
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Summit: Advancing Food is Medicine Approaches [VIDEO]
Watch the recorded live stream of a full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and conversations
WATCH: Food is Medicine National Summit: Transforming Health Care
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
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