US citizens of all demographics and political backgrounds see Food is Medicine programs as an effective, commonsense part of treating and managing chronic illness. A consumer survey commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation finds that nearly 9 in 10 patients prefer to rely more on healthy eating rather than medications to manage their condition. More than four in five respondents believe healthcare should offer more food and nutrition programs to manage and treat illnesses. Moreover, 79% — including 85% of Democrats and 78% of Republicans — think Food is Medicine programs should be covered by private and public insurance.
