Medically Tailored Meals

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What is a medically tailored meal?

Medically tailored meals (MTMs) are meals designed by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) to meet the specific dietary needs of people with chronic or complex health conditions.

Unlike general healthy meal delivery, medically tailored meals are part of a clinical nutrition intervention designed to help people manage their health through food.

We are committed to ongoing excellence in our service delivery and are proudly accredited by the Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC).

 

Who are Medically Tailored Meals for?

Medically tailored meals can support people managing conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. They can also support people hoping to prevent chronic conditions, transitioning home after hospitalization, or people whose health makes shopping and preparing appropriate meals difficult.

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How Are Medically Tailored Meals Different From Regular Meal Delivery?

  • Most meal delivery services focus on convenience, taste, lifestyle or general healthy eating. Medically tailored meals start with a person's health and nutritional needs.

  • Evidence-based standards: Meals are developed according to established nutrition and healthcare guidelines. Every meal from Open Hand’s kitchen follows dietary standards from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Heart Association (AHA), USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, National Kidney Foundation (NKF), and the Food is Medicine Coalition. 

  • Condition-specific nutrition: Our meals are designed to support specific medical and nutritional needs.

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist expertise: Our meals and nutrition programs are guided by qualified nutrition professionals.

  • Nutrition counseling: Medically tailored meals can be paired with individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education.

  • Clinical quality: Open Hand is accredited by the Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC) for medically tailored meals.

Our Nutrition Guidelines

Each of our meals is designed and approved by one of our on-staff Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. We encourage you to schedule a free 10-minute consult with one of our RDNs if you have questions.

Note: All our meals fall within +/- 10% of these ranges.

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