FCP Tastings Fall 2020 Newsletter: Food is Medicine and COVID-19

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This article discusses the details behind food insecurity and COVID-19, what Food is Medicine organizations are, and how they may help reduce the burden of food insecurity among high-risk populations.

CPEU: 1.0
CPE Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 12.3.3, 3.2.1, 8.2.2

Learning Objectives

1. Identify factors that contribute to or exacerbate food insecurity during the COVID-19 era.
2. Describe how Food is Medicine organizations, such as Open Arms of Minnesota, are working to reduce the burden of food insecurity due to COVID-19 on the community.
3. Apply the lessons to advance services provided to patients, such as making referrals to Food is Medicine organizations when appropriate.

Publish 2020
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