Key Points
- The CDC currently funds 16 land grant universities through the High Obesity Program.
- The purpose of the High Obesity Program (HOC) is to implement evidence-based public health strategies at state and local levels to improve nutrition, breastfeeding, and physical activity.
FIM Opportunities
Two specific evidence-based strategies that apply to Food Is Medicine are fruit and vegetable incentives and produce prescription programs. They are often coupled with education on food, cooking, and nutrition necessary for a healthy diet.
These programs also increase market demand for fruits and vegetables, which can increase sales for local farmers, food hubs, aggregators, distributors, and retailers.
