{"id":1414,"date":"2026-06-09T17:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1414"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:37:32","slug":"maha-secures-med-school-support-for-nutrition-education-curriculum-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1414","title":{"rendered":"MAHA Secures Med School Support For Nutrition Education Curriculum Overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p>The Make America Healthy Again movement won over some universities with its new curriculum initiative on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1412\">REPORT: Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Sentenced In Matthew Perry Case, Wants To Be Resentenced As Drug Dealer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over 19 medical schools signed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\u2019s \u201cNutrition Education Pledge.\u201d The pledge aims to incorporate 40 hours of nutrition education into graduation requirements effective this fall, according to an HHS press release.\u00a0(<strong>RELATED: MAHA-Backed Farmer Zach Lahn Upsets Trump-Endorsed Randy Feenstra In Iowa Primary<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>Medical students previously received only 1.2 hours of nutrition education on average.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BRISTOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: In this photo illustration, fast food from a branch of McDonald's is pictured on February 20, 2018 in Bristol, England. The number of takeaway restaurants has increased significantly in the last few years and this has raised concerns that this can lead to over-consumption in cheap, unhealthy high-fat nutrient-poor food and drink leading to higher body weight and greater risk of obesity. (Photo by Matt Cardy\/Getty Images)\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6374013\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6374013\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=1280,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/favorite-fast-food-restaurant-e1533237854410.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=1280,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/favorite-fast-food-restaurant-e1533237854410.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=279,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/favorite-fast-food-restaurant-e1533237854410-279x120.jpg 279w, https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=768,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/favorite-fast-food-restaurant-e1533237854410-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=620,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/favorite-fast-food-restaurant-e1533237854410-620x267.jpg 620w\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p>BRISTOL, ENGLAND \u2013 FEBRUARY 20: In this photo illustration, fast food from a branch of McDonald\u2019s is pictured on February 20, 2018 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cPoor diets are the primary driver of America\u2019s chronic disease epidemic, and today\u2019s announcement reflects the shifting landscape toward placing nutrition and prevention at the core of patient health,\u201d HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated in the press release. \u201cStill, more work remains, and I look forward to seeing nutrition play an increased role as the latest science, data, and best practices develop.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 40-hour standard requires medical students to achieve\u00a0 in 71 areas including but not limited to: \u201cNutritional differences\u201d between \u201cminimally processed vs highly processed foods,\u201d \u201cWork[ing] with other health professionals for multidisciplinary nutrition care,\u201d and \u201cResponsible use of AI for nutrition advice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1410\">Could A Flesh-Eating Parasite Bring Down Trump\u2019s Midterm Hopes?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p>Adding to the 54 schools that took the pledge earlier this year, some prominent names among the 19 new signees include the University of Massachusetts, University of Maryland, and Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<p>Ninety percent of the nation\u2019s $5.3 trillion in healthcare spending goes toward fighting chronic and mental health conditions, according to the Center for Disease Control. Another study estimates that approximately 1 million Americans die from food-related chronic conditions per year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recent commitment by medical schools and the nation\u2019s leading medical education, accreditation, certification, and licensing organizations to strengthen nutrition education marks a significant step toward addressing the chronic disease crisis,\u201d an HHS spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. \u201cWith more than 40% of federal health care spending tied to largely preventable, diet-related conditions and more than 70% of U.S. adults overweight or obese, these institutions are recognizing the need for stronger prevention-focused training.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder Secretary Kennedy\u2019s leadership, this effort reflects growing support for equipping future physicians with the knowledge and tools to prevent, manage, and treat chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. 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