Abstract
Chronic health conditions related to diet are linked with increased risk for COVID-19 infection, complications, and mortality. Adherence to a healthy diet pattern can be protective, but a major barrier to healthy eating is the high cost of healthy foods. Access to healthy foods is especially limited in households that experience food insecurity, not having enough food or resources to get food. Individuals who live in these households are also at increased risk for a number of health conditions. Addressing food insecurity within lifestyle medicine practice is needed to achieve optimal nutrition status. Emerging food as medicine and other food access programs are promising but coverage of such programs is lacking through healthcare insurers. Medicaid waivers are a potential solution and have been utilized in a handful of states.
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