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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Eating for Your Health Launch ‘Food as Medicine’ Program

Backed by New Endowment, the Relationship Embeds Practical Nutrition Education into the Department of Family Medicine, Honoring the Legacy of EFYH Founder Dorothy Mullen

September 16, 2025 — Eating for Your Health (EFYH), formerly The Suppers Programs, Inc., a science-informed, community-based nutrition education and culinary intervention nonprofit, today announced the integration of its programs into the Department of Family Medicine at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s (NJMS). The initiative is supported by the newly established Dorothy Mullen Eating for Your Health Endowment in honor of EFYH’s late founder. The programs have been scheduled to begin in late September.

Rooted in the vision of founder Dorothy Mullen, who championed the idea of How You Feel is Data!®, EFYH emphasizes practical, hands-on learning—whether in a garden, a kitchen, or a classroom. Mullen’s lifelong commitment to making information about healthy cooking and eating accessible in the Princeton region continues to guide EFYH’s mission to expand its reach and impact.

The relationship with Rutgers began in 2019 when Dr. Mary Wagner, clinical pharmacist, associate professor at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, and EFYH board member, began to develop research and educational projects with EFYH. Under the guidance of Maria “Adi” Benito, MD, EFYH’s Chief Medical Advisor and a board-certified endocrinologist, and Marion Reinson, EFYH’s Executive Director, curriculum materials were developed that continue to inform workshops delivered today.

“Food is often at the heart of how we connect,” said Reinson. “In our work with Rutgers and community partners, I’ve seen how sharing a meal or cooking together can spark conversation, create community, and most importantly, inspire lasting change. This new partnership gives us the chance to expand that impact—helping patients, future healthcare providers, and entire communities discover food as a pathway to health and healing.”

“We are honoring Dorothy’s vision and building the legacy she would be proud of,” said Fiona Capstick, Board President of Eating for Your Health. “Dorothy was relentless in her quest to spread the word about food as medicine, and everyone touched by our programs—participants, board members, and community partners—remembers her profound belief in the vital role of food in health. I am grateful to be able to continue our work at Rutgers.”

In Fall 2025, EFYH will present three sessions for Rutgers medical students including Beyond Calories: How You Feel is Data!® (September), Falling for Flavor – Cooking with the Fall Harvest (October) and Carving the Carbs out of Thanksgiving (November).

As part of this new chapter, EFYH will operate within the Department of Family Medicine at Rutgers, preserving its whole food approach to nutrition education. The integration will allow EFYH to have greater reach, informed by the latest research, and continue delivering practical programming that celebrates healthy food that tastes delicious.

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