Research and Measurement

Read about the FIM implementation research landscape and potential future research priorities. Access peer-selected standard measures for professionals implementing Food is Medicine programs and conducting implementation research.

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Research and Measurement 

Food Is Medicine intervention research plays a critical role in building effective and sustainable Food Is Medicine programs. HHS has worked with cross-sector partners and data experts to synthesize the state of the science in the field and develop an analytic framework with standard measures and indicators to streamline and expand evaluation efforts.   

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Research on Interventions 

Get the state of the science in Food Is Medicine. View summaries of published, peer-reviewed research on medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescriptions conducted in the United States.

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Public Input on Research Needs

This report summarizes the public responses to the National Institutes of Health's Request for Information on research-related questions for Food Is Medicine.

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Food Is Medicine Analytic Framework 

The Analytic Framework presents measurement standards and best practices for evaluating Food Is Medicine interventions.

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