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Developing a Community-Driven, Locally Sourced Medically Tailored Meal Model: A Pilot Linking Healthcare, Farmers, and Patients.

Julie Brown, Ashton Potter, Leandra Forman, Jairus Rossi, Anna Cason, Christa Mayfield, Alison Gustafson

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Article in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Julie BrownDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.ORCID 0009-0002-3660-5573
Ashton PotterMartin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
Leandra FormanFoodChain, 501 W. 6th Street, Lexington, KY 40508, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-1646-0105
Jairus RossiMartin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
Anna CasonDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-9100-3029
Christa MayfieldDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
Alison GustafsonDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1704-8695

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Abstract

backgroundFood is Medicine (FIM) programs improve health outcomes by integrating nutrition interventions into healthcare delivery, yet gaps remain in community partner capacity and local food system integration. This program aimed to build community capacity to develop a locally sourced, medically tailored meal (MTM) model connecting farmers, healthcare providers, and patients.

methodsMeals were developed by a registered dietitian following American Heart Association (AHA) Heart-Check and MyPlate nutrition standards. Recipes were adapted for freezing, scaled for production, and sourced from 26 central Kentucky farms. Eligible participants with hypertension or type 2 diabetes (T2D) were referred through the Food as Health Program at the UK healthcare screening hub and received 10 meals weekly for 12 weeks.

resultsTwenty-five participants enrolled (76% female, mean age 52). Of the 25 that participated,

conclusionsA community-based FIM model using locally sourced, medically tailored meals improved health outcomes and generated measurable economic benefits for local farmers. Strengthening community capacity and integrating such programs into healthcare payment systems are critical next steps for scale and sustainability.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2FarmersHypertensionMealsAdultAgedBlood PressureFemaleFood SupplyHumansKentuckyMaleMiddle AgedPilot Projectscommunity capacity buildingfarmer economic impactFood is Medicinefood securityhypertensionlocal food systemsmedically tailored mealstype 2 diabetes

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