Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
Poor nutrition is estimated to kill 10,000 Americans every week and cause 21,000 new cases of diabet
es per week, cutting lives short, increasing suffering, and reducing quality of life.,
Future nutrition and health efforts should consider pharmacies as a partner to improve population health.
, Last year, NACDS
Retailers can, and should, play a major role in our health-care system, especially as it relates to
the Food as Medicine movement. We are in the best position to provide access to the nutritious food people need to better manage their health.,
Retailers are uniquely positioned to make Food as Medicine easy for customers to understand and implement.
, A Hub for Nutrient-Rich Choices
The phrase “good nutrition” often brings to mind an endless supply of kale, flax seed, and rice cakes. We know this simply isn’t true.
Food insecurity is one of the greatest health challenges in this country.,
Health equity solutions
must acknowledge the connection between diets and health outcomes.
, Meet People Where They Are
Health-care companies can partner with community-based organizations or food distribution sites to increase access to food or bring nutritious food directly to people through home-delivered meals.
In the US, access to quality health care and nutritious food is not equitable or guaranteed for ever
yone.,
By meeting people where they are, food as medicine initiatives serve as a lifeline for individuals.
, For many Americans, the desire to eat better and adopt healthier dietary habits is constrained by the lack of financial resources, transportation, access to healthy and nutritious foods, and nutrition education regarding which foods can genuinely make a