Nourishing Tomorrow: How 'Food is Medicine' Advances Food Retailing and Positive Outcomes for Nutrition Responsive Health Conditions
2024年4月27日 - 6:46AM
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The Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School
of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University convened the
second annual Food is Medicine Summit this week. The Summit
provided an opportunity for leaders to share advances, best
practices, and challenges, and discuss the future for those
committed to delivering on the promise of food to improve health
and address the nation’s most costly chronic diseases.
At the Summit, Co-Founder and President of Good Measures,
Stefany Shaheen, joined colleagues from Kroger, Instacart, Season
Health, and Walmart on a panel titled "Research Advances in Food
Retailing." Together, they explored innovations in food retailing
to advance the accessibility of food prescription programs and
other approaches by offering programs in a personalized, culturally
relevant manner.
These improvements leverage technology and strategic
partnerships to ensure that people can access fresh, nutritious
food tailored to their specific health needs and cultural
preferences. From personalized medically-tailored meals, to
on-demand grocery delivery services, the evolving landscape of food
retailing is revolutionizing how people make food choices and how
those with nutrition-sensitive conditions are utilizing
clinically-tailored and culturally relevant food prescriptions to
meet their health needs.
"In a recent health plan partnership, we saw an 87% engagement
rate in the Good Measures Good Food Prescription™ program. Analysis
of health outcomes also demonstrated significant improvements in
key health indicators, with 57% of participants in our Healthy
Weight program achieving an average weight loss of 8% or 18
pounds,” Shaheen said. “Our programs are also helping health plans
achieve member health outcomes that are directly tied to improving
A1C and blood pressure, driving annual PCP visits and medication
adherence, and targeting overall member health costs. Advancements
in food retailing, grocery delivery, medically-tailored meals, and
pick-up service organizations make it possible for us to reach
people at home regardless of where they live. This provides a
meaningful benefit and makes it easier for people to stay
engaged."
The timely delivery of groceries by organizations such as
Instacart, Kroger, and Walmart to those in need plays a crucial
role in ensuring access to nutritious food when it matters most. By
removing barriers such as transportation and time constraints,
grocery delivery services empower individuals to adhere to their
prescribed dietary regimens more effectively. As a result, they can
better manage their health conditions, improve their overall
well-being, and enhance their quality of life.
"Instacart is proud to partner with leaders across healthcare to
help more people get the fresh and nutritious foods they need from
the grocers they know, love and trust. Our platform enables more
than 95% of U.S. households – including 93% of those located food
deserts – access to delivery of fresh, culturally-relevant
groceries. Through our partnerships, we’re helping build
personalized food prescription programs, tailored to individual
health conditions," explained Sarah Mastrorocco, VP & GM of
Instacart Health.
Medically-tailored groceries and food prescriptions, informed by
clinical guidelines, are filling critical gaps for healthy food
access with the potential to improve health outcomes and increase
health equity.
Dariush Mozaffarian, Director of the Food is Medicine
Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and
Policy at Tufts University, highlights the potential of integrating
nutrition science with healthcare delivery. "The integration of
nutrition science with healthcare delivery holds immense potential
to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. By
advancing the science and practice of food as medicine, we can
create a healthier and more equitable future for all," said
Mozaffarian.
The transformative potential of food retailing is helping
advance population health and underscores the importance of
collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of healthcare.
By prioritizing accessibility, cultural relevance, and nutrition
intervention, these initiatives are not only improving health
outcomes, but also empowering people to make healthier choices.
About Good Measures
Good Measures is transforming the interface between prescriptive
nutrition and health management. With licensed clinicians in all 50
states, the company combines clinical coaching, proprietary
technology, and personalized food prescriptions to positively
impact health outcomes and address social determinants of health.
Good Measures is a strategic partner to health plans, government
programs including Medicare and Medicaid, employers, providers, and
care management companies.
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