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Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
Advocacy Aisle: Elijah's Law
Elijah’s Law, the first of its kind in the United States, requires all daycare programs and public schools to implement guidelines to prevent, recognize, and respond to anaphylactic reactions.
Food Laws: College Dining Plans
Thank you so much for joining us for part two of our new webinar series, Food Laws: College Dining Plans. Read the highlights here.
Food Laws: Intro to Changemaking
Thank you so much for joining us for part one of our new webinar series, Food Laws: Intro to Changemaking.
The History of Epinephrine
Epinephrine auto-injectors are devices used to deliver life-saving medication called epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.
Lessons Learned: College with Food Allergies
There may be speedbumps in the college experience, but if you know your rights and find people who will champion you, you’ll be just fine.
A Brief History of the National School Lunch Program
Schools are required to accommodate all levels of food allergy at lunch because this is widely interpreted as a disability which is protected by law from discrimination.
Food Policy: Why You Should Care
Food Equality Initiative spent several days last week in Washington, D.C. participating in the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, lobbying for comprehensive food policy.