Chronic Illness and Food Justice

Learning OutcomesBy participating in this scenario, students will be able to:KnowledgeDemonstrate how sustainability and food justice principles may address the nutritional needs of patients facing food insecurity and health inequality.Evaluate the health, environmental, and economic impacts of integrating sustainability into chronic care pathways, considering NHS Net Zero and population health strategies.Evaluate the impact of living in a food desert shaped by urban planning and supermarket monopolies.SkillsDesign holistic, sustainable care plans for individuals with chronic conditions, incorporating environmental, dietary, and lifestyle interventions alongside clinical management.Advocate for using community-based resources, such as gardening, local food networks, and social prescribing, for long-term disease prevention and health promotion.Tailor education and support strategies to patients’ cultural, socioeconomic, and motivational contexts to promote sustainable behaviour change.AttitudesReflect on their lifestyle behaviours around food choices and physical activity and recognise how healthcare professionals can lead by example in promoting sustainable well-being