RFK Jr. pushes for stronger nutrition training in medical schools

Kennedy’s administration unveiled a framework urging medical schools to review nutrition training, appoint a nutrition-education lead, and publish plans to reach 40 hours of instruction; about 52 schools have volunteered, and the framework is non-mandatory. Supporters say doctors need more nutrition knowledge to prevent disease, while critics warn the issue is more complex and caution Kennedy’s broader claims; experts note nutrition has long been underemphasized in medical education and that real barriers like time and cost affect practice.