Take Action

You have the power to help build a healthier food system. When you choose nutritious, minimally processed foods and advocate for change, you contribute to a future where food is recognized as a foundation for health.

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Join the healthy eating movement

You can make a positive difference in advancing a healthier food system through your purchasing power. An increase in demand for produce and other healthy food options will transform our nation’s food supply for the better.

Ways to Take Action

Small actions, big impact – start with what’s on your plate.

Limit Ultra-Processed Foods Check nutrition labels. If there are ingredients that you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce, put the product down. Find a healthier alternative.

Increase Your Produce Intake Fruits and vegetables are the best medicine. Buying local, such as at farmers markets or grocery stores that partner with local farmers, will help ensure the produce is at peak nutritional value.

Reclaim Your Health If you have one or more diet-related disease, seek out a high-quality, Food-Is-Medicine solution, such as medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescriptions. Also, ask your provider or health plan if you are eligible to enroll in a solution near you.

FoodCorps educator in a green T-shirt engages a group of elementary school children around an outdoor table in a Bronx school garden, preparing vegetables together.”

Support Food Education and Healthy School Meals

You can help shape a healthier future for the next generation by getting involved with your local school district. Advocate for food education programs, like FoodCorps’ free lesson plans, that teach kids how to make healthy food choices.

You can also review the nutritional profile of your district’s school meals. If menus rely heavily on ultra-processed foods or contain excessive added sugars, preservatives, or refined starches, raise your voice for improvement.

See FoodCorps’ Lesson Plans

Fueling Change Through Action

A future without diet-related disease will take all of us. Whether you make changes in your own kitchen or advocate in your community, your participation can help shift demand and accelerate the systems change needed for lasting impact.

Two women sitting at a bright yellow table outdoors, smiling and enjoying fresh Everytable meals.

Photo: Everytable

FoodCorps mentor teaching a student how to cook with fresh vegetables in a greenhouse setting.

Photo: Leland – FoodCorps

FoodCorps educator teaching a diverse group of elementary students about growing leafy greens in a school garden.

Photo: Kimberly Miramontes – FoodCorps

Freshly prepared ModifyHealth carrot and herb dish served on a blue plate with fresh carrots and kitchen utensils on a wooden table.

Photo: ModifyHealth

Photo: Mealogic

Assorted ModifyHealth prepared meals plated on white dishes alongside a packaged meal, fresh tomatoes, and herbs on a light table setting.

Photo: ModifyHealth