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Better Nutrition for Seniors: Integrating "Food is Medicine" Programs.

This law integrates new nutritional services into existing programs for older Americans (Older Americans Act). It mandates screening and referrals for "food is medicine" programs, which provide specialized meals or prescriptions for fresh produce. The goal is to use targeted nutrition to prevent diseases and improve the health of older adults.
Key points
Older adults will be screened for eligibility for nutritional programs that use food to help manage or prevent diseases.
Federal programs for seniors will now include innovative food-based interventions, such as medically tailored meals and "produce prescriptions."
Nutrition education services will be expanded to include referrals to these new food intervention programs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3235
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DINE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3235.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Older adults will be screened for eligibility for nutritional programs that use food to help manage or prevent diseases.
  • Federal programs for seniors will now include innovative food-based interventions, such as medically tailored meals and "produce prescriptions."
  • Nutrition education services will be expanded to include referrals to these new food intervention programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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