Missouri HB3330 establishes provisions for nutrition prescriptions issued by licensed health care providers.

Missouri HB3330 creates provisions for nutrition prescriptions, which are written or electronic recommendations for specific food consumption issued by licensed health care providers. These prescriptions can be for diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Licensed health care providers, patients, producers, and nonprofit programs can voluntarily participate in fulfilling these prescriptions. The bill also outlines eligibility standards for foods provided under nutrition prescriptions and participation standards for producers and nonprofit programs.

Missouri HB3330 establishes provisions for nutrition prescriptions issued by licensed health care providers.

Missouri HB3330 creates provisions for nutrition prescriptions, which are written or electronic recommendations for specific food consumption issued by licensed health care providers. These prescriptions can be for diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Licensed health care providers, patients, producers, and nonprofit programs can voluntarily participate in fulfilling these prescriptions. The bill also outlines eligibility standards for foods provided under nutrition prescriptions and participation standards for producers and nonprofit programs.