Food Prescription Programs

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I read an article recently that mentioned the grocery chain, Kroger testing out a new program in which 
physicians can write food prescriptions for their patients. At that point, the patient would take that 
prescription to have an appointment with one of the Kroger dietitians at a Kroger store, taking a 
grocery store tour, looking at products, discussing cooking tips, and ultimately, tailoring the patient’s 
prescription around their lifestyle, budget, and their skill level based on cooking. 
Mainly, Kroger is focused on diabetes patients, but eventually hopes to expand to cancer and heart 
disease. They may even look to explore how grocery delivery could utilize food prescriptions and 
deliver the items to patients who may not be able to come and pickup their groceries, due to illness. 
A big part of Kroger’s message in this  food prescription programming is prevention: rather than 
treating an existing illness or chronic disease, preventing it from occurring. They don’t offer prescriptions 
for preventative measures, but hopefully in the near future, this will be happening. 


Reference:

JB

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