This is the moment advancing Food is Medicine

Top Things to Know

The FIM paradigm is gaining traction across sectors, driven by national strategies and summits.

More evidence is needed to validate the effectiveness of FIM interventions and inform policy.

Overcoming barriers to FIM implementation requires coordinated efforts across federal agencies.

Summary of Conclusion/Findings

The narrative review discussed the advancement of the FIM paradigm, which integrates nutrition and healthcare to address diet-related chronic diseases. It highlighted the growing support for FIM across public and private sectors, particularly after its inclusion in the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The review emphasized the need for more research to establish the efficacy of FIM interventions in diverse populations and to inform future programs and policies. It also underscored the importance of a comprehensive federal strategy to overcome structural and cultural barriers to FIM implementation. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is actively supporting FIM research, focusing on various health outcomes and diseases.