Boston, April 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy held its second annual Food is Medicine Summit this week. At this summit, leaders will share progress, 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. provided an opportunity.
At the summit, Stephanie Shaheen, co-founder and president of Good Measures, will join colleagues from Kroger, Instacart, Season Health, and Walmart on a panel titled “Research Advancements in Food Retail.” Participated. Together, they explored food retail innovations to improve the accessibility of food prescription programs and other approaches by delivering programs in a personalized and culturally relevant way.
These improvements leverage technology and strategic partnerships to ensure people have access to fresh, nutritious food tailored to their specific health needs and cultural preferences. From personalized medical meals to on-demand grocery delivery services, the evolving food retail landscape is changing the way people choose food and how those with nutritional sensitivities can meet their health needs. We are revolutionizing how we utilize clinically tailored and culturally appropriate food formulations. needs.
“In a recent health plan partnership, participation in the Good Dimensions Good Food Prescription™ program was 87%. Health outcomes analysis also demonstrated significant improvements in key health indicators, with healthy weight program participants 57% lost an average of 8%, or 18 pounds,” Shaheen said. “Our programs also help health plans achieve member health outcomes directly related to improved A1C and blood pressure, drive annual PCP visits and medication adherence, and improve overall member health care cost targets. Thanks to advancements in food retail, grocery delivery, medically tailored meals, and transportation organizations, we can now reach people at home, no matter where they live, providing meaningful benefits. and it’s easier to keep people engaged.”
Timely grocery delivery by organizations like Instacart, Kroger, and Walmart plays a critical role in ensuring access to nutritious food when it matters most. Grocery delivery services help individuals adhere to prescribed diets more effectively by removing barriers such as transportation and time constraints. As a result, you can better manage your health, improve your overall well-being, and improve your quality of life.
“Instacart is proud to partner with leaders in the healthcare industry to help more people get the fresh, nutritious food they need from the grocery stores they know, love and trust. Our platform is now available to more than 95% of U.S. households, including 93% of grocery customers.”Desert – Access to fresh, culturally relevant grocery delivery. Through our partnerships, we help people create personalized food prescription programs tailored to their health conditions,” explained Sara Mastrocco, Vice President and General Manager of Instacart Health.
Medically tailored food products and food formulations based on clinical guidelines have the potential to fill critical gaps in access to healthy foods, improve health outcomes, and increase health equity. I am.
Darish Mozaffarian, director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University’s Freedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, emphasizes the potential for integrating nutritional science and health care delivery. “The integration of nutritional science and health care delivery has tremendous potential to improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. By advancing the science and practice of food as medicine, we We can build a healthier and more just future for people,” Mozaffarian said.
The transformative potential of food retailing is contributing to improved human health and highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of healthcare. By prioritizing accessibility, cultural relevance, and nutritional interventions, these efforts not only improve health outcomes but also empower people to make healthier choices.
About good measures
Good Measurement is transforming the interface between prescription nutrition and health care. With licensed clinicians in all 50 states, the company combines clinical coaching, proprietary technology and personalized food formulations to positively impact health outcomes and address the social determinants of health. Masu. Good Dimensions is a strategic partner for health plans, government programs including Medicare and Medicaid, employers, health care providers, and care management companies.
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