Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
What does our food system, health-care system, and American democracy have in common? They all need
to be saved.,
A poorly nourished community cannot effectively organize, but once fed and well, we can begin to envision and build a more just society.
, 1. Invest in an Equitable and Intersectional Food Is Medicine Agenda
Evidence-based nutrition practices guide health-care providers, especially nutritionists and dietitians, which inform their consumer health advice.
Some of America’s biggest health problems are actually food problems.,
Together, we can ensure ever
yone has access to the nutritious food they need to live healthier lives.
, Practitioners, researchers, and policymakers have rightly moved beyond focusing solely on food security to also focus on nutrition security—that is, access to healthy food.