NACDS and ADA collaborate to provide nutrition education to prevent chronic diseases

The National Chain Drug Store Association is working with the American Diabetes Association to provide important information to event participants during the ADA's Tour de Cure cycling event and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes walking event. Provides nutrition education. The cycling and walking event, which will run through the end of 2024, is part of a campaign aimed at educating Americans about the health-protective effects of nutritious foods that reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. #NourishMyHealth” will be featured.

Nourish My Health, a collaboration between NACDS, ADA, and other key health partners, was developed in response to the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This conference became the basis for a national strategy to eradicate hunger, improve nutrition, and reduce disease. Nourish My Health encourages baseline health exams to understand disease risk, provides healthy food guides and nutritional information, hosts resources for experts, and provides meaningful access solutions to nutrition Features security research.

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“NACDS is excited to work with the ADA to highlight the important role that nutritious foods play in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including diabetes,” said Steve Anderson, NACDS President and CEO. I'm proud.'' “With Nourish My Health reaching millions of Americans, we're reinforcing the importance of preventive screening and raising awareness of the power of nutritious foods as part of lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.” I want to raise it.”

Malnutrition is the leading cause of poor health in the United States, and billions of dollars are spent each year on preventable nutrition-related diseases.

“Educating and spreading the word about food as medicine is important,” said Barbara Eichorst, vice president of medical programs at the ADA. I would like to support them so that they can take proactive action towards this movement.” It improves health outcomes by lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helping people living with diabetes better manage their condition. ”

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ADA events are scheduled in California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington, DC. For more information on how to participate in ADA events, visit diadiadiadia.org/events. To learn more about #NourishMyHealth campaigns and programs, visit NourishMyHealth.org.