Perspective: Research shows food prescriptions by medical professionals can improve well-being. But food isn’t a pill and knowing what to prescribe is complicated.
contain additives, including corn syrup and other sweeteners, food coloring, flavor additives, hydrolyzed protein and preservatives. “We follow guidelines from the top organizations around each disease state and update guidelines as they are released,” said Mary O’Hara, senior marketing manager for GA Foods. “Our medically tailored meal portfolio continuously evolves to meet patient needs and new innovations around health and wellness.
, a nonprofit MSF supplier based in Sonoma County, Calif., said, “We use high-quality, nutrient-dense food and we don’t need to add anything to meet the nutrient requirements for our clients.” Couch said sourcing food regionally and limiting storage and transit time helps ensure higher nutritional quality. Health-care providers also face a challenge of identifying which vendors offer food that appeals to the taste buds — and the soul.
“Mission-driven organizations may offer benefits,” Berkowitz said. “It remains to be seen whether the secret sauce that made those small efforts work can be scaled.”Beyond supplying food, MSF vendors in California are expected to offer nutrition and lifestyle coaching to their clients, since “The number one thing I hear from our clients is ‘I learned how to use a knife,’” said Sarah Nelson, executive director ofan MSF provider in the San Francisco Bay area. She has discovered that her clients are more likely to try new vegetables if they are given a recipe and practice prepping them in a group setting.
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