A “Food Is Medicine” Approach to Disease Prevention
Alyssa J. Moran, Christina A. Roberto
Abstract
This Viewpoint argues that although “food is medicine” programs may help some patients prevent diet-related diseases, changing food industry behavior and ensuring that existing nutrition assistance programs are accessible and health-promoting are better strategies to make a difference.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDisease preventionDiseaseFood industryEnvironmental healthFood sciencePathologyChemistryObesity and Health PracticesObesity, Physical Activity, DietGlobal Public Health Policies and Epidemiology