Food for Health: WHERE AGRICULTURE AND WELL-BEING MEET


Nutrition is becoming a front line of medicine - where what nourishes us can also help prevent, treat, and heal disease. Nebraska’s agricultural leadership and research expertise create a rare opportunity to transform how food and healthcare work together to support lifelong health.

WHAT WE'RE ADVANCING

  • “Food as medicine” programs embedded into clinical care
  • New functional foods and ingredients that support metabolic and immune health
  • Precision agriculture that increases nutrient density and sustainability
  • Regional food systems that make healthy food more accessible to patients and communities


WHY NEBRASKA / WHY EDGE

  • Agriculture Powerhouse: Nebraska is a leader in food production and farming innovation
  • Research Power: NU System scientists advancing nutrition, metabolism, and food science
  • Community Networks: Strong partnerships with growers, producers, and regional health systems


DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Co-develop new food innovations with agricultural and clinical researchers
  • Pilot patient nutrition programs that improve outcomes and lower care costs
  • Build new supply chain models linking local producers to healthcare providers