Food Is Medicine (FIM) programs are rapidly expanding as a solution to address the health impacts of food insecurity, experienced by 12.8% of US households.1 FIM encompasses a spectrum of food-based nutrition programs that are typically integrated into the health care system to support disease management, prevention, or optimal health by connecting participants to nutritious foods.2 FIM initiatives include program models such as medically tailored meals (MTMs) or groceries (MTGs) and produce prescriptions (PPRs).
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