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NYS FAM Research Resource Guide

Policy Approach to Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Health Care Professional Training 

"The purpose of this article is to underscore the need for improved nutrition and physical activity training among health care professionals and to explore opportunities for how policy can help support a shift in training." This article identifies "key barriers to sufficient training in nutrition and physical activity". An overview is provided "of how recent changes in the government and institutional policy environment are supporting a shift toward prevention in our health care system and creating an even greater need for improved training of health care professionals in nutrition and physical activity". There is also an "outline of recommendations for additional policy changes that could drive enhanced training for health care professionals and recommend future directions in research".

Levy, M.D., Loy, L., Zatz, L.Y. (2014, May). Policy approach to nutrition and physical activity education in health care professional training. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 99(5), 1194S-1201S. https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)05069-4/fulltext

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Lobby and Advocacy

2014

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Advocacy Priorities from the Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit 

This article discusses the Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Act. It states that "The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports this bill that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access the care they need by amending the Social Security Act". It also discusses the 2023 Farm Bill in that "the Academy has identified three key priority recommendations to ensure that the next iteration of the Farm Bill maintains the integrity of nutrition assistance programs, ensures vital funding for nutrition education and nutrition research, and improves marketplace, demand, and equitable access to nourishing foods".

Food Minds. (2023, April 4). Advocacy Priorities from the Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit. https://foodminds.com/insights/advocacy-priorities-from-the-nutrition-and-dietetics-advocacy-summit/

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Lobby and Advocacy

2023

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Applying Legal And Clinical Quality Standards To ‘Food Is Medicine’ | Health Affairs

This article argues that "quality standardization is a logical next step for FIM. At a time when policy and practice is moving toward coverage of FIM as benefits in insurance programs, it is both feasible and reasonable for policy makers to articulate national FIM quality standards". This article also starts to define 'medical necessity and promotes the use of evidence-based research to advocate for the adoption of nationwide FIM quality standards.

Hanson, E., et al. (2024, November 27). Applying Legal And Clinical Quality Standards To 'Food Is Medicine'. Health Affairs. https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/applying-legal-and-clinical-quality-standards-food-medicine

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Lobby and Advocacy

2024

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Strengthening US Food Policies and Programs to Promote Equity in Nutrition Security: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

"In this policy statement, nutrition security is defined as an individual or household condition of having equitable and stable availability, access, affordability, and utilization of foods and beverages that promote well-being and prevent and treat disease. Despite existing policies and programs, significant gaps remain for achieving equity in nutrition security across the life span. Provided are recommendations for expanding and improving current food assistance policies and programs to achieve nutrition security."

Thorndike, A.N., et al. (2022, May 10). Strengthening US Food Policies and Programs to Promote Equity in Nutrition Security: A Policy Statement from the American Heart Association. AHA/ASA Journals. 145(24). https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001072

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Lobby and Advocacy

2022

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NASDA members advocate for expansion of “food as medicine” programs - NASDA

This policy brief shares details on "the National Association of State Department of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference where NASDA members voted to support federal programs and policies that expand “food as medicine” initiatives and strengthen their connection to local and regional food systems".

NASDA. (2025, February 26). NASDA members advocate for expansion of 'food as medicine" programs. https://www.nasda.org/nasda-members-advocate-for-expansion-of-food-as-medicine-programs/

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Lobby and Advocacy

2025

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Food Banks: Get Your States Involved in Food is Medicine - Food Bank News

This article urges food banks to get involved with their state leaders, "to get started in Food is Medicine, and to lobby their state food-bank leadership to get involved". Building an infrastructure as a state and working at a scale that supports Medicaid ensures success of Food is Medicine initiatives statewide. "The impact of state policy speaks to the importance of getting involved early in any conversations at the state level around Food is Medicine."

Food Bank News. (2025, March 25). Food Banks: Get Your States Involved in Food is Medicine. https://foodbanknews.org/food-banks-get-your-states-involved-in-food-is-medicine/

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Lobby and Advocacy

2025

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PERSPECTIVE – The Growing Global Benefits of Limiting Salt Intake: an urgent call from the World Hypertension League for more effective policy and public health initiatives | Journal of Human Hypertension

"Estimates from the INTERSALT study suggested that a 2300 mg higher daily sodium intake was associated with ~10 mmHg rise of SBP from 25 to 55 years of age. Clinical studies have indicated that the age-related increase of BP is largely confined to salt-sensitive individuals. Sixteen adults followed for 10 or more years after being defined as salt sensitive had a 1.4 mmHg/year increase in SBP or ~14 mmHg over 10 years, whereas SBP fell slightly over time in 15 salt-resistant individuals."

Egan, B.M., Lackland, D.T., Sutherland, S.E. et al. PERSPECTIVE – The Growing Global Benefits of Limiting Salt Intake: an urgent call from the World Hypertension League for more effective policy and public health initiatives. J Hum Hypertens 39, 241–245 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41371-025-00990-1

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Lobby and Advocacy

2025

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2021 USDA report finds 98% of farms are still family owned

"Family farms account for 96% of all U.S. farms, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report released last week by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). These farms – 1,789,439 small family farms, 108,304 mid-size family farms, and 52,592 large-scale family farms – collectively produced $318 billion worth of agricultural products in 2017."

U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2021, January 27). Family Farms Continue to Power U.S. Agriculture. https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/blog/family-farms-continue-power-us-agriculture

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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

2021

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Farm Bill Food Access & Nutrition Report 

"The recommendations contained in this Report are an early attempt to infuse policy ideas into the next farm bill conversation. The 2023 Farm Bill provides a unique opportunity for Congress to address these ongoing issues while ensuring that SNAP operates as efficiently and equitably as possible."

The Farm Bill Law Enterprise (FBLE). (2022, June). Food Access and Nutrition. https://www.farmbilllaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Food-Access-and-Nutrition-Report.pdf

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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

2022

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Frontiers | Integrating Food is Medicine and Regenerative Agriculture for Planetary Health

"In this paper, the growing connection between Food is Medicine (FIM) and regenerative agriculture (RA) is explored, two movements reshaping food systems through complementary, multilevel actions across the food supply chain. The discussion centers on the role of produce prescription, medically tailored grocery (MTG), and medically tailored meal (MTM) programs, which provide patients with fresh produce and other healthy foods or meals through prescriptions issued by healthcare providers and organizations. While the primary focus is on regenerative agriculture, organic agriculture is also examined, highlighting key similarities and differences between the two."

Rahman, M.S., Wu, O.Y., Battaglia, K., et al. (2024). Integrating food is medicine and regenerative agriculture for planetary health. Frontiers. Vol. 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1508530

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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

2024

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Farm Bill Law Enterprise - Resource Library

This resource includes FBLE reports that challenge current policies and recommends changes for the 2023 Farm Bill. It includes primers on each title of the farm bill and analysis of proposed legislation, a history of the farm bill, and an overview of the legislative process.

Farm Bill Law Enterprise (FBLE). (2026). The Background Library. https://www.farmbilllaw.org/background-library/

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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

2026

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Farm Bill - Title IV (Nutrition)  

"This background memo discusses the history of Title IV in farm bills, the programs offered in Title IV, and the major changes made in the 2018 Farm Bill. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) is the most recent multi-year, omnibus piece of legislation governing food and agricultural programs. Title IV, Nutrition, is divided into three subtitles covering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Commodity Distribution Programs, and Miscellaneous programs which includes the Farm-to-School Program, Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, and others."
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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

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NYC Good Food Purchasing Citywide Goals & Strategy for the Implementation of Good Food Purchasing 

This letter addresses "meaningful progress towards the goal of better integrating nutrition and health will require engagement by bodies across the Department". It's purpose is "to raise up a pivotal role of the HHS Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”): guidance on the implications and applications of patient privacy law to nutrition programming. CHLPI advocates for reforms to improve the health of underserved populations, with a focus on the needs of low-income people living with chronic illnesses".

Garfield, K., Landauer, R. (2023, January 11). We write today to raise up a pivotal role of the HHS Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”): guidance on the implications and applications of patient privacy law to nutrition programming. The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School (CHLPI). https://www.healthlawlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Letter-to-HHS-Office-for-Civil-Rights-re-Role-Enabling-WHC-Commitments-2022.pdf

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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

2023

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‘Food is Medicine’ to advance mental health and build resilient food systems globally | Nature Food

"‘Food is Medicine’ has been increasingly accepted in the US healthcare system. Developing and implementing such programs globally could advance mental health, improve providers’ experiences and stimulate positive change in the food and agricultural sectors."

Ridberg, R., Owens, C., Wang, M. et al. (2025). ‘Food is Medicine’ to advance mental health and build resilient food systems globally. Nat Food 6, 223–227. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-025-01145-8

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Agriculture, Food System, Food Purchasing

2025

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Top Sustainable Nutrition Trends (And What It Means for Business and Communications)

This article highlights the growing shift in foods trends as concerns about environmental impacts rise. The article mentions 'Blue Foods' otherwise known as aquatic foods, and shares labeling trends. Although not FDA regulated terms, organizations focused on sustainability are adding climate labels to products with a focus on waste reduction. Increasing trends exist in the plant-based category and new meat alternatives are being marketed, along with a focus on culture and global flavors.

Food Minds. (2024, September 26). Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition Trends: What It Means for Business and Communications. https://foodminds.com/insights/top-sustainable-nutrition-trends-and-what-it-means-for-business-and-communications/

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Private Sector: Opportunities, Trends, and Partnerships

2024

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Partnering to Provide Digital-Driven Nutrition Services: Attane Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Center for Health Care Strategies

This article addresses the challenges Kentucky faces due to "limited access to affordable, nutritious foods, exacerbating conditions like diabetes". "To help address this challenge and in alignment with state goals, from April through September 2024, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem) partnered with Attane Health to implement a pilot program providing home-delivered groceries and tele-nutrition coaching to 66 Medicaid enrollees in the state with diabetes who are experiencing food insecurity. By supporting patient behavior changes, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and increased physical activity, the project sought to achieve better health outcomes."
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Private Sector: Opportunities, Trends, and Partnerships

2025

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