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Healthcare professionals distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy meals to diverse patients in a clinic, symbolizing Food as Medicine programs integrating nutrition into healthcare for better health outcomes.

Food as Medicine, Explained: Medically Tailored Meals, Groceries, and Produce Prescriptions

Food as Medicine (FIM) programs are healthcare-integrated nutritional interventions where food is prescribed by health professionals to treat, manage, or prevent diet-related health conditions. These programs uniquely match food interventions to specific medical needs and social determinants like food insecurity, encompassing medically tailored meals, groceries, and produce prescriptions.

Chloe Bennett·March 31, 2026