Food is Medicine

From Farm to Health

UF Food is Medicine Initiative

As a leading land-grant university, the University of Florida integrates nutrition, health, agriculture, technology, and community engagement to advance Food Is Medicine across the nation.

Why Food is Medicine?

The Food is Medicine initiative is important because it addresses chronic disease at its source: poor nutrition. By making healthy foods more accessible and integrating them into health care, UF is helping build healthier communities across Florida and beyond.

Advancing Integrated Nutrition, Agriculture, and Medicine for a Healthier Nation

UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is leading a cross-college Food is Medicine (FiM) Initiative leveraging UF’s world-class agricultural research, Extension network, and clinical and nutrition sciences programs to transform human health and support stronger communities. The Initiative translates research into practical programs that improve nutrition and health behaviors, empower producers, strengthen food systems, and support families in living healthier lives while preventing and managing diet-related chronic disease.

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