Delaware launches ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative to tackle chronic disease through nutrition

5/7/25 –

In a major move to improve public health and reduce healthcare spending, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a new statewide initiative that aims to integrate nutrition into the healthcare system.

The committee, which will operate under the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy, is designed to promote health equity, lower healthcare costs, and support local agriculture.

It will focus on using nutritious food as a tool to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease…

Read the full article at Delaware Live 

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