Kentucky declares itself a Food is Medicine state, directing agencies to promote nutrition in health care.
The bill declares Kentucky a Food is Medicine state, recognizing nutrition's role in managing chronic conditions and promoting local food use in health care. State agencies are directed to integrate nutrition into medical treatment and public health, support pilot programs for high-risk populations, form public-private partnerships, and evaluate the health outcomes and cost savings of these initiatives. This aligns with Kentucky's efforts to improve health care outcomes and reduce chronic condition rates.
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