Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall

Maria Godoy

March 05, 2026 / 1:53 pm

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that 53 medical schools in 31 states will expand their nutrition curriculum to 40 hours. Most medical schools fall short of the recommended 25 hours.

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Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall

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