Access to nutritious food is critical to health and resilience. Food Is Medicine reaffirms this connection, recognizing that access to high-quality nourishment is essential for well-being.
By supporting the production of and facilitating access to nutritious food across a health continuum and range of settings, approaches to Food Is Medicine support immediate and long-term resources for people, communities, and systems.
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)
