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444. U.S. Representative Jim McGovern on Food and Farming Policies that Can Feed the Nation

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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Promoting Nutrition-Based Approaches for Health and Well-being

The chapter focuses on initiatives to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through investing in nutritious food as medicine. It discusses strategies like medically tailored meals, produce prescription programs, and universal free school meals, emphasizing the need for collaboration between various sectors. The conversation addresses the importance of nutrition education, sustainable agriculture, reducing food waste, and advocating for policy changes to ensure access to quality food and address issues like food insecurity and hunger.

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