A "Food Is Medicine" Approach to Disease Prevention: Limitations and Alternatives

JAMA. 2023 Dec 19;330(23):2243-2244. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.24472.
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Plain language summary

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.

MeSH terms

  • Diet*
  • Food Assistance
  • Food Supply
  • Food*
  • Health Promotion*
  • Primary Prevention* / methods