Article: Food Is Health: Transforming Public Health by Improving Access to and Demand for Sustainably Produced, Nutritious Food

What if our healthcare system treated food as essential infrastructure — as vital as clean water or energy?

In a new MIT Press article, “Food Is Health,” FSF CEO Ertharin Cousin and Nutrition Director Jennifer Kelly outline a powerful vision for transforming public health by expanding access to — and demand for — nutritious, culturally relevant, sustainably produced food.

They highlight how real change requires:
• Making nutritious food a core part of healthcare
• Investing in community-driven food access
• Aligning policy, healthcare, and private capital
• Empowering consumers and trusted local leaders

It’s a compelling read for anyone working at the intersection of health, equity, and food systems.

Read the open-access article: Food Is Health: Transforming Public Health by Improving Access to and Demand for Sustainably Produced, Nutritious Food | Innovations: Technology, Governance, Globalization | MIT Press