Poor diet is a leading risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. Food Is Medicine explores how food and nutrition interventions can help prevent, manage, and treat diet-related chronic diseases while supporting overall health and well-being.
People working across healthcare, public health, nutrition, agriculture, aging services, research, and community organizations are exploring how Food Is Medicine can improve health outcomes. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) serves as a federal convener and educator supporting dissemination of evidence and resources to advance Food Is Medicine efforts across the country.
Exploring the Food Is Medicine Landscape
Read about our perspective on the current Food Is Medicine landscape.
50%
of Americans have prediabetes or diabetes
75%
of adults report having at least one chronic condition
90%
of U.S. healthcare spending goes to treating chronic disease — much of which is linked to diet and lifestyle
Bright Spots
Bright Spot stories offer insights into Food Is Medicine implementation in real-world settings. View all Bright Spots.
Growing the Value of Teaching Kitchens to Promote Healthy Cooking and Lifestyle Behaviors
Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC)
Empowering Indigenous Food Sovereignty Through Collaborative Education and Action
Indian Health Service, Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4)
