Florida scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement to tackle national health crisis

University of Florida researchers are calling for a national transformation in how we address the ongoing epidemic of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, starting with a fundamental shift in how we approach health, agriculture and food.

Published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the article argues that fruits and vegetables must be treated not just as food — but as medicine.

Read more on UF News.

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Posted: May 28, 2025


Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture



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