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Food affects more than hunger. Access to nutritious foods can influence overall health, energy levels, quality of life, and the management of many chronic health conditions.
Produce Prescriptions are one example of how healthcare and community organizations are working together to address nutrition-related health needs.
Produce Prescriptions are part of a growing movement often called Food is Medicine. Across the country, healthcare providers, insurers, public health agencies, and community organizations are exploring ways food access can support health and well-being.
Food affects more than hunger. Access to nutritious foods can influence overall health, energy levels, quality of life, and the management of many chronic health conditions.
Produce Prescriptions are one example of how healthcare and community organizations are working together to address nutrition-related health needs.
Produce Prescriptions are part of a growing movement often called Food is Medicine. Across the country, healthcare providers, insurers, public health agencies, and community organizations are exploring ways food access can support health and well-being.
What We Have Learned in Iowa
What We Have Learned in Iowa
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View the full Iowa Produce Prescription Program Report covering cohorts 1 and 2.
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Looking for a quick overview of IPPP’s success? See our one page snap shot below!
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National Sources
NPPC
NPPC advocates for policies that help healthcare providers prescribe healthy food and make it easier for people to access fruits and vegetables as part of improving their health
FIM Coalition
The Food is Medicine Coalition helps connect people with medically tailored food and nutrition services through healthcare, while advancing research and policy to expand access nationwide.
Tufts FIM toolkit
The Food Is Medicine Toolkit provides healthcare organizations with practical guidance, tools, and best practices for implementing nutrition-based programs that improve health outcomes and address chronic disease.
American Heart Association
This American Heart Association study found that produce prescription programs can improve nutrition, food security, and key health outcomes for people at risk of chronic disease.
GusNIP
GusNIP provides funding for produce prescription programs that help people afford fruits and vegetables, improve health, and reduce food insecurity.
Rockefeller FIM Initiative
The Rockefeller Foundation's Food is Medicine initiative supports programs that use healthy food as part of healthcare, including produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals, and nutrition support.