Rhode Island Task Force Looks to Put Food in the Prescription
A newly formed task force in Rhode Island is working to design a statewide food-as-medicine pilot program to combat the rising toll of diet-related chronic diseases. The initiative focuses on medically tailored meals, which are designed by dietitians to meet the specific medical needs of patients, potentially saving the state thousands of dollars per patient in healthcare costs.
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The article highlights the growing integration of registered dietitians in the 'food-as-medicine' movement, specifically noting that they are essential for tailoring meals to individual chronic disease requirements within state-led pilot programs.
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