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RFK Jr. wants doctors to push healthy eating. Here’s what he forgot to ask.

There’s a reason nutrition isn’t already a bigger part of medical education.

March 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EDTYesterday at 6:00 a.m. EDT

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An attendee at an event promoting healthy food at the Department of Health and Human Services headquarters in D.C. on Feb. 11. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest supposed victory is persuading medical schools to teach more about food. Last week, 53 of the nation’s roughly 160 medical schools announced they would revise their curriculums to support his push for at least 40 hours of nutrition education during medical training.

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The conversation explores a wide range of perspectives on nutrition education, access to healthy food, and the role of government and individuals in promoting healthy eating habits. Participants express skepticism about RFK Jr.'s credibility and his focus on nutrition, with some... Show more

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