Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Conversation
The Conversation
Matthew Little, Assistant Professor, School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria

Social prescriptions: Why some health-care practitioners are prescribing food to their patients

Food prescriptions provide patients with vouchers that can be spent on fruits and vegetables. (Jonathon Barraball), Author provided

Angela is a 54-year-old mother of two living with Type 2 diabetes in a small apartment in Guelph, Ont. Despite steady access to health care and a physician who encourages regular exercise and healthy eating, Angela’s complications have worsened in recent years. These complications cause mobility challenges, sometimes rendering her unable to leave the house.

Angela blames her poor diet. Due to her limited income, she frequently misses meals, goes some days without food and can often only afford nutrient-poor (but more affordable) foods.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.