“Food is health”? “Food is medicine”? Wylecia Wiggs Harris has heard different iterations of this theme. Yet, she thinks American society hasn’t landed on the right expression. That’s why she hopes the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will lead the way in helping us choose words that convey the importance of food to the overall health of individuals and communities.  Coming from a family with a history of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, Harris has a special interest in maintaining and improving health. Harris, who replaced Pat Babjak as CEO of the Academy on July 1, 2023, began her career more than 30 years ago at the American Heart Association. Back then, she felt… Read More