Introduction
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that 53 medical schools have agreed to significantly expand nutrition education for future doctors, beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The voluntary initiative, backed by $5 million in funding, involves schools across 31 states and marks a central effort by the Trump administration to address chronic disease by shifting medical training toward prevention. Officials said the move aims to close a long-standing gap in physician education.
Kennedy framed the announcement as a critical step in confronting a national health crisis.
Kennedy Announces Nutrition Education Initiative for Medical Schools
