The FED Principle Webinar: A deep dive into Fidelity, Equity, and Dignity in Produce Prescriptions

On January 17, 2024, we hosted an informative webinar exploring The FED Principle®, a new model that centers on the core values of Fidelity, Equity, and Dignity (FED) in the Food is Medicine field. A variety of speakers from the field provided insights into the newly created FED Community Workbook, an equity framework that outlines common language and valuable examples for incorporation into produce prescription (PRx) programs. Watch the full webinar recording here.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Understanding The FED Principle®
• Why FED Matters: Research and Workbook
• FED in Action: Workbook Implementation
• Looking into the FED Future: Pipeline Insights
• FED and Policy Advocacy
• FED’s Impact on the Food is Medicine Field
• Getting Engaged: Interactive Session

SPEAKERS

• Ben Perkins: FED Director, Wholesome Wave; CEO + Founder, Upstream Impact Solutions Consulting
• Maria Elena Rodriguez: Director of Research & Community Partnerships, DAISA Enterprises
• Andrea Tristan Urrutia: Research Associate, Hispanic Health Council
• Kathleen O’Connor Duffany: Co-Director, Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center; Assistant Professor, Yale School of Public Health
• Elizabeth C. Rhodes: Assistant Professor, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
• Brent Ling: Director of External Affairs, Wholesome Wave; Program Director, National Produce Prescription Collaborative
• Ronit Ridberg: Research Assistant Professor, Food is Medicine Institute, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University
• S. Maham Rizvi: Produce Prescription Specialist, DAISA Enterprises

PROGRAM

CONTENT RECAP:

• Understanding The FED Principle®: Ben Perkins, FED Director at Wholesome Wave and CEO + Founder of Upstream Impact Solutions Consulting, provided insights into the origins of the FED Principle® and the foundational elements that shape this transformative approach.
• Why FED Matters, Research and Workbook: Maria Elena Rodriguez from DAISA Enterprises presented research findings on Successes & Strengths, Barriers & Challenges, explaining the purpose of FED. She detailed the FED Community Workbook, emphasizing its criteria and key touchpoints.
• FED in Action, Workbook Implementation: Andrea Tristan Urrutia from the Hispanic Health Council showcased the FED Community Workbook in action through the Food4Moms PRx program for Pregnant Latina Women. The demonstration highlighted the practical application of FED principles in program implementation.
• Looking into the FED Future, Pipeline Insights: Kathleen O’Connor Duffany from Yale School of Public Health and Elizabeth C. Rhodes from Emory Rollins School of Public Health discussed the FED pipeline, providing insights into future developments and tools in the works.
• FED and Policy Advocacy: Brent Ling from Wholesome Wave delved into the intersection of FED and policy, offering a glimpse into upcoming policy developments. He called on participants to learn and share to advocate for policy advancement.
• FED’s Impact on the Food is Medicine Field: Ronit Ridberg from Tufts University explored the meaning of FED for the broader Food is Medicine field, sharing actionable resources for the field’s benefit.
• Getting Engaged, Interactive Session: S. Maham Rizvi from DAISA Enterprises, our wonderful moderator, hosted an interactive poll session, connecting diverse discussions and ensuring a cohesive webinar experience.