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Health Professionals as Partners in Values-Based Food Procurement
Sarah Reinhardt1, Ricardo J Salvador2
1A food systems and health analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, DC; and A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and the chair of the American Public Health Association Food and Environment Working Group.
AMA Journal of Ethics
|October 23, 2018
Summary
Health professionals can combat chronic diseases by engaging in public health strategies. Partnering with institutions on food procurement can improve access to healthy, sustainable food for better population health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Health Policy
Background:
- Chronic diseases affect half of American adults, with many being diet-related.
- Preventable chronic diseases pose a significant public health challenge in the United States.
- Health professionals are crucial in addressing the rising prevalence of these conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of health professionals in public health prevention strategies.
- To explore food procurement as a mechanism for intervention.
- To emphasize the potential of institutional food purchasing in improving population health.
Main Methods:
- Review of public health strategies and the role of health professionals.
- Analysis of food procurement processes in institutional settings (e.g., hospitals, schools).
- Examination of public and private sector partnership opportunities.
Main Results:
- Food procurement presents a significant opportunity for health professionals to influence food environments.
- Institutional purchasing power can prioritize nutritious, sustainable, and ethically produced food.
- Collaborations can lead to sustained benefits for population health.
Conclusions:
- Health professionals should leverage their expertise to address chronic disease through public health initiatives.
- Food procurement is a viable strategy for promoting healthier food access and improving population health outcomes.
- Public and private partnerships in food procurement can drive systemic change in diet-related chronic diseases.
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