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The concept of Food as Medicine (FaM) is transforming how we approach health, integrating nutrition-based solutions into healthcare strategies. With almost 60% of Americans changing their eating habits post-pandemic, FaM initiatives like medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions are vital for addressing food insecurity and diet-related diseases. Driven by $8 billion in public-private investments, FaM is making healthy food accessible, reducing healthcare costs, and improving outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. #FoodAsMedicine #PublicHealth #Nutrition #HealthcareInnovation #SDOH #FoodSecurity https://lnkd.in/eQz8-mDb

Food as Medicine: A Path to Better Health The latest report from the Food Research & Action Center emphasizes the critical role of nutrition in healthcare. The "Food as Medicine" approach is transforming how we think about treatment and prevention, particularly for chronic conditions. #FoodAsMedicine #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminants #ActivateCare https://hubs.la/Q02KNrM30

The Order of Nutritionists (Ordem dos Nutricionistas) has defended “the reduction or even elimination” of taxes on healthy foods to encourage their consumption and reduce the burden of disease and deaths related to inadequate nutrition and obesity. #theportugalnews #health #healthyeating #diet #foodtax #taxation

“…we need to focus on changing food industry behavior to ensure that unhealthy foods are not ubiquitous and not as cheap and heavily marketed while ensuring that our existing nutrition assistance programs are accessible and health promoting. We already know that investing in these interventions can make a real and sustained difference in people’s lives.” Really good read!!!

We are at-risk for a decrease in population IQ! This well-written article is important for everyone to read! Public health matters- the historical perspective and the impact of today’s diet trends. With the increased consumption of plant-based milks (and less cow milk) and the increasing reliance of eating out of the home and commercially processed foods, the lack of iodine in our diets and its real impact is not far-fetched.

⭐ Program Spotlight: Food and Nutrition ⭐   Why We Do The Work We Do   The Problem: The spread of ultra-processed products (UPPs) worldwide is causing rising rates of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. UPPs are replacing traditional nutritional diets quickly and the diseases they are causing worsen public health and place a high burden on government healthcare costs and the environment. The food and beverage industry wields great influence over food and nutrition policy to prevent regulation of their unhealthy products.   What We’re Doing to Address it: Our Food and Nutrition team supports locally-led advocacy campaigns across the world to pass evidence-based conflict of interest-free policies that help increase access to nutritious foods and reduce demand for unhealthy products. To date we have supported the passage of 22 national food and nutrition policies in 15 countries. Learn more about our work and the policies we work to pass here: https://lnkd.in/eajBybtZ #10YearsOfImpact

You have to read this insightful TIME Magazine article that resonated with us at Planet Harvest. Dr. Hilary Seligman, director of University of California, San Francisco’s Food Policy, Health, and Hunger Research Program, shares a powerful story about a patient who ate SPAM and cinnamon rolls for lunch because it was the only affordable option. This is a stark reminder of why our work is so important, increasing access to nutritious produce. Here are some key takeaways: -The Critical Need for Nutritious Food: One in eight U.S. households lacks access to affordable, nutritious food. Diet-related conditions like cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes are among the largest healthcare costs, exceeding $1.1 trillion annually. -Challenges and Opportunities Ahead: To fully integrate Food Is Medicine into healthcare, we need to secure sustainable funding, expand coverage, and increase nutrition education. Innovative solutions, like using produce benefits on debit cards at grocery stores, are essential to bridging the gap between healthcare and access to healthy foods. At Planet Harvest, we’re proud to be part of the solution. We team up with organizations like Brighter Bites to bring fresh produce to schools and work with superheroes like Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, professor of epidemiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health and co-founder of Brighter Bites, on initiatives that provide nutritious food to prenatal and postnatal mothers. It’s all about making healthy food accessible and improving lives. The road ahead is challenging, but together, we can make a real difference! How do you think we can make nutritious food a standard part of healthcare for everyone? #FoodIsMedicine #Nutrition #HealthEquity #PlanetHarvest #BrighterBites #UTHealth https://lnkd.in/ghUW3-dG

March is National Nutrition Month and there is so much to be excited about. Thanks to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Campaign we are reminded that nutrition matters. This year we focus on issues Beyond the Table, here are some of the exciting movements taking place. 🍎President Joe Biden and The White House administration is working towards improving the nutritional quality of our food supply, increasing access of healthier food options for everyone regardless of income status or demographics and reducing the on-set of chronic diseases. 🍎The Food is Medicine movement from American Heart Association and The Rockefeller Foundation is working to provide new possible food solutions for individuals to have equitable access to healthier food options. 🍎The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is working on getting legislation to pass the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act and the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act that will help to increase the amount of conditions that insurance and payers will cover nutrition counseling for. 👩🏻🌾 Wouldn’t it be great if everyone had access to healthier food options? Eating nutritious foods shouldn’t be a mystery or a challenge. AND a Registered Dietitian should be part of a standard health check up. #foodismedicine #nutrition Enjoy the PSA from my little one, turn on your sound and listen to the post “Everybody Eat Your Vegetables” 🥕🍆🥦🥑🌶️🥬🍅🍄

#Food as #Medicine = #Future of #Healthcare - Global food-as-medicine market is projected to reach $35.26 billion by 2030, driven by factors such as the obesity epidemic, rising healthcare costs, and increased awareness of the gut-brain connection  - Emphasis on the role of nutrition in managing chronic illnesses and improving overall health.  - Increasing healthcare costs and the need for preventive care.  - Rising awareness of the impact of diet on health.  - Technological advancements enabling personalized nutrition plans.  - Significant investments are being made in startups focused on food as medicine.  - Examples include companies developing personalized nutrition plans, meal delivery services tailored to medical needs, and apps that track dietary intake and health metrics. - DayTwo: Focuses on microbiome-based personalized nutrition. - FoodMarble: Develops breath analysis devices to help manage digestive health. - Season Health: Provides tailored meal plans and grocery delivery for people with chronic conditions.  - Regulatory hurdles and the need for scientific validation of food-as-medicine approaches.  - Opportunities for collaboration between healthcare providers, nutritionists, and tech companies.  - Potential for reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes through diet-based interventions.  - The integration of food as medicine into mainstream healthcare is expected to grow.  - Continued investment and innovation in this space are anticipated to drive the development of new solutions and services.  - MedCity News highlights the importance of a holistic approach to health, combining medical treatment with dietary management. Source: https://lnkd.in/e_qAdKuT

Dairy Council of California is thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 Trends publication for educators and health professionals. Dive into the latest insights on top food and nutrition trends exploring implications for nutrition education, food and agricultural literacy and food access in the new year. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/guuzKV6S Your feedback is valuable to us! Share your thoughts on the publication by completing the short survey at the link. #DairyCouncil #NutritionTrends #HealthEducation #Survey #Education #2024Trends