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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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Media Stories
President Scored on Nutrition
1974 Washington Post article outlines lack of nutrition policy progress since initial White House Conference
Press Releases & Comments
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.
Leading Health Organizations and Chain Pharmacies Join Together in Public Education Campaign to Reduce Preventable, Diet-Related Diseases
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University Launch “Nourish My Health” to Improve Nation’s Health.
Videos
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
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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
Publications
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.
Prescriptions for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Help Boost Heart Health
People with diabetes who were prescribed fruits and vegetables, saw their blood sugar decline significantly. And adults with hypertension saw their blood pressure go down.
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