Nourishing our Nation

In all its simplicity, food is one of the most effective tools for improved health. The path to incorporating food as medicine into routine care practices, bridging the gap between knowledge and implementation, hasn’t been as simple. Clinicians are evolving into food prescribers, equipped with comprehensive training to tailor diets to specific health needs while recognizing and acting on access and social determinants of health challenges, unique to every patient. The chilling truth is that our food supply is fundamentally broken, and diet-related diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of death in the US. With the health industry taking the lead, can we take the first steps towards a more nourished nation, where food truly heals and restores our wellbeing? Every bite is a step closer to a healthier, happier population!