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Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall

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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Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts, including NPR's Life Kit.

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