McGovern, Malliotakis, Pingree, Evans and Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Create a Medically Tailored Meals Demonstration Program in Medicare

by Julia Sharib | Dec 15, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Incorporating targeted food and nutrition strategies into healthcare on a national level will improve health and quality of life, reduce work for hospitals, and cut healthcare costs, according to experts studying Food is Medicine (FIM) efforts. The health and economic...

Healthy Eating Rx: Improving Nutrition Through Health Care

by Julia Sharib | Nov 28, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

Incorporating targeted food and nutrition strategies into healthcare on a national level will improve health and quality of life, reduce work for hospitals, and cut healthcare costs, according to experts studying Food is Medicine (FIM) efforts. The health and economic...

Free Weekly Produce Delivery Improved Blood Sugar, Food Security in Low-Income Adults

by Justin Clapp | Nov 25, 2023 | News, Op-Eds / Media Stories, Uncategorized

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.

Food Policy: From Farm Bill to Health Care | Part 2: Creating an Equitable, Nutritious, Sustainable, and Resilient Food System

by Julia Sharib | Nov 8, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

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Food is Medicine Institute Launch Event [VIDEO, SLIDES]

by Julia Sharib | Oct 19, 2023 | Events, News, Videos

About the Event Tufts University is making a significant new investment to launch this first-of-its-kind Institute, which will bring together research, training, patient services, policy development, and community engagement around Food is Medicine (FIM). Tufts is...

A New Collaboration to Improve Nutrition Information

by Julia Sharib | Oct 18, 2023 | News, Op-Eds / Media Stories, Uncategorized

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