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Call for Using Behavioral Science Theory for Design and Evaluation of Food Is Medicine Interventions: A Perspective

Shreela Sharma¹, Naomi Tice¹, Maha Almohamad¹

¹Center for Health Equity, School of Public Health, the University of Texas Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX.

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

|February 19, 2026

Summary

Food Is Medicine (FIM) programs can improve health outcomes for pregnant mothers. Integrating behavioral science frameworks strengthens these nutrition interventions, enhancing their effectiveness in managing diet-related conditions and improving pregnancy health.

Keywords:

Food Is Medicine Social Cognitive Theory behavioral nutrition health equity low-resource populations

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Maternal Health

Background:

Food Is Medicine (FIM) programs integrate nutrition interventions into healthcare to combat food insecurity and diet-related diseases.
Few FIM programs utilize behavioral science frameworks to guide intervention design and implementation.
Behavioral science offers a structured approach to enhance the efficacy of nutrition interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case study of a Food Is Medicine program for high-risk pregnant mothers.
To demonstrate the application of Social Cognitive Theory in designing a FIM intervention.
To illustrate how behavioral science frameworks can improve FIM program structure and outcomes.

Main Methods:

The study employed a case study approach for a FIM program targeting high-risk pregnant mothers.
The intervention was grounded in Social Cognitive Theory.
Key components included home-delivered produce, nutrition education, and community health worker support.

Main Results:

The FIM program, guided by Social Cognitive Theory, aimed to improve food security, dietary behaviors, and pregnancy outcomes.
The behavioral science framework helped structure intervention components and clarify mechanisms of change.
This approach is expected to strengthen overall implementation outcomes for the FIM program.

Conclusions:

Behavioral science frameworks are valuable for structuring and strengthening Food Is Medicine programs.
Applying Social Cognitive Theory can enhance the design and effectiveness of nutrition interventions for vulnerable populations.
This case study highlights the potential of integrating behavioral science into FIM programs for improved maternal and child health outcomes.