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Food Is Medicine

Study Aim

In partnership with the American Heart Association and the University of California San Diego, our Food Is Medicine pilot study aims to assesss whether prescribing and providing medically tailored meals can more effectively support the health and well-being of individuals with heart failure.

Eligible Participants

  • Adults with a congestive heart failure diagnosis, 18 years of age or older
  • Have a current diet that could use improvement
  • Must reside in the San Francisco, CA bay area or in San Diego, CA

Study Design

This study includes participants from both the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego, California, who will receive medically tailored meals for 12 weeks. The goal is to assess whether these meals can improve diet quality among heart failure patients and identify effective strategies for promoting healthier eating habits and better heart health outcomes.

 

Research