GlobalNews411

Comprehensive reporting, aggregated for speed.

allentown

Most Medical Schools Have Not Joined $5M Federal Nutrition Initiative

The federal government has allocated $5 million to a voluntary nutrition training program for medical schools, but fewer than 40% of the nation’s 202 accredited programs have agreed to participate.

Published Jun 9, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The federal government is investing $5 million in a voluntary initiative to boost nutrition education at U.S. medical schools. Despite the funding, fewer than 40% of the country’s 202 accredited medical schools have signed onto the program.