Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
“Food as medicine” is transforming the future of pediatric care. From programs like WIC to the essential role of registered dietitians, nutrition is emerging as a powerful driver of better outcomes for children. Allison Steiber, RD, PhD, Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shares her organization’s Food as Medicine roadmap and unpacks the critical gaps in access, funding and awareness that stand in the way of impact. She also discusses what it will take to ensure every child has the nutrition they need not just to grow, but to truly thrive.
Featuring:
Allison Steiber, RD, PhD, Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar
00:00 Welcome to Well Beyond Medicine
00:36 What Food-as-Medicine Means for Children
01:54 Why WIC Is the Best Pediatric Example
03:50 The Critical Role of Registered Dietitians
06:54 The Four Pillars of Food-as-Medicine
08:24 Why Family Support Matters for Success
09:20 Could Dietitians Belong in Schools?
12:59 Food Insecurity, Poverty, and Nutrition Access
15:51 Funding the Future of Pediatric Nutrition Programs
18:30 Community Solutions for Food Deserts
20:25 Real-Life Impact of WIC on Families
22:17 A 2030 Vision for Children’s Health
23:40 One Practical Step for Parents and Clinicians
Thanks for listening to Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children’s Health Podcast. How do you go well beyond medicine in your own life or community? How do you celebrate it?
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Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children’s Health Podcast explores children’s health, pediatric care, health equity, mental health, social determinants of health, and health care innovation—from food security and community-based care to meeting families where they are with accessible health and wellness resources. We highlight the people and ideas shaping the future of pediatric health care and building the healthiest generations of children ever.
#WellBeyondMedicine #NemoursChildrensHealth #Pediatrics #ChildrensHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #MentalHealth #socialdeterminantsofhealth
“Food as medicine” is transforming the future of pediatric care. From programs like WIC to the essential role of registered dietitians, nutrition is emerging as a powerful driver of better outcomes for children. Allison Steiber, RD, PhD, Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shares her organization’s Food as Medicine roadmap and unpacks the critical gaps in access, funding and awareness that stand in the way of impact. She also discusses what it will take to ensure every child has the nutrition they need not just to grow, but to truly thrive.
Featuring:
Allison Steiber, RD, PhD, Chief Mission, Impact and Strategy Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Host/Producer: Carol Vassar
00:00 Welcome to Well Beyond Medicine
00:36 What Food-as-Medicine Means for Children
01:54 Why WIC Is the Best Pediatric Example
03:50 The Critical Role of Registered Dietitians
06:54 The Four Pillars of Food-as-Medicine
08:24 Why Family Support Matters for Success
09:20 Could Dietitians Belong in Schools?
12:59 Food Insecurity, Poverty, and Nutrition Access
15:51 Funding the Future of Pediatric Nutrition Programs
18:30 Community Solutions for Food Deserts
20:25 Real-Life Impact of WIC on Families
22:17 A 2030 Vision for Children’s Health
23:40 One Practical Step for Parents and Clinicians
Thanks for listening to Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children’s Health Podcast. How do you go well beyond medicine in your own life or community? How do you celebrate it?
🎙️ Share your story or leave us a voicemail: speakpipe.com/NemoursWellBeyond
Your message could be featured in a future episode.
🌐 Listen to more episodes and explore the podcast: nemourswellbeyond.org
📩 Sign up for our monthly newsletter for new episodes, stories, and updates: nemourswellbeyond.org/news
Follow Nemours Children’s Health:
Instagram: instagram.com/nemours
X (Twitter): twitter.com/Nemours
Facebook: facebook.com/Nemours
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nemours
Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children’s Health Podcast explores children’s health, pediatric care, health equity, mental health, social determinants of health, and health care innovation—from food security and community-based care to meeting families where they are with accessible health and wellness resources. We highlight the people and ideas shaping the future of pediatric health care and building the healthiest generations of children ever.
#WellBeyondMedicine #NemoursChildrensHealth #Pediatrics #ChildrensHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #MentalHealth #socialdeterminantsofhealth
