DINE Act

The DINE Act amends the Older Americans Act to integrate "food is medicine" programs into existing services for older adults. It requires screening for eligibility in these programs during routine assessments and adds referrals to them as part of care coordination. Key provisions include incorporating produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals into nutrition education, counseling, and service delivery systems. The bill directly affects older Americans by expanding access to nutrition-based health interventions through existing federal and community programs. It modifies specific sections of the Older Americans Act to include these food-focused approaches without creating new funding streams.