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Food as Medicine

Food as Medicine (FAM) reaffirms the vital role of food and nutrition in sustaining health, preventing disease and serving as therapy for conditions responsive to dietary change.

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The Academy defines FAM as “a philosophy where food and nutrition aids individuals through interventions that support health and wellness.”

While FAM is gaining attention across health care and policy, it is not new to the nutrition and dietetics profession. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have long been its pioneers, and the Academy is a leader in this space. Through research, advocacy and innovation, the Academy is continuing to take steps to ensure RDNs are recognized as essential to rigorous FAM programming capable of transforming health and improving overall well-being.
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Food as Medicine: The Academy's Strategic Roadmap

Food as Medicine: The Academy's Strategic Roadmap

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Learn more about this effort from the Academy's Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer Alison Steiber, PhD, RDN.
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Food As Medicine Sessions at FNCE® 2025

Attending the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® this October 11 - 14 in Nashville? Add these sessions to your schedule!

Trendspotting in a Changing Foodscape: What’s New and Next | 8 - 9 a.m. CT

New Consumer Research on Food As Medicine: The Power of RDNs in Driving Healthful Changes | 9:30 - 11 a.m. CT

Embracing Overlooked and Underloved Foods for Health of People and the Planet | 8 - 9 a.m. CT

Transforming Healthcare with New Codes: Food as Medicine Interventions in Clinical Practice | 8 - 9 a.m. CT

From Pilot to Policy: Late-Breaking Updates on Food as Medicine and Medicaid Integration | 3:30 - 5 p.m. CT

Laugh, Cook, Absorb: The Science (and Comedy) of Enhancing Nutrient Bioavailability | 10 - 11 a.m. CT

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