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Tufts University Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman
School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Food is Medicine Institute

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The Evidence

Poor diet is the leading driver of chronic disease. The evidence says food can change that.

We synthesize rigorous clinical and economic research into a clear case for the healthcare leaders and policymakers who can act on it.

The Impact

What the research shows.

$24B

Potential annual savings from medically tailored meals

FIMI research

20%

Fewer hospitalizations after six months of MTMs

Peer-reviewed

121,000

Cardiovascular events produce prescriptions could prevent over 10 years

FIMI research

600+

Studies authored by our director

Peer-reviewed

Fewer hospitalizations

Adults receiving medically tailored meals for six months saw roughly 20% fewer hospitalizations.

Lower costs

Medically tailored meals were associated with about 16% lower healthcare costs among recipients.

Prevented events

Produce prescriptions could prevent an estimated 121,000 cardiovascular events over ten years.