U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a new initiative to integrate formal nutrition education into medical training programs, including college pre-med curricula, medical schools, and residency programs. The initiative aims to ensure that every future physician masters preventive health strategies, particularly nutrition, before beginning clinical practice. As part of this effort, nutrition education will be rigorously tested, including on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Kennedy emphasized that currently only about 15% of doctors feel competent to provide nutrition advice, despite evidence that dietary changes can reverse up to 50% of diabetes cases. The initiative encourages doctors to prescribe diets alongside or instead of medications to address chronic diseases, marking a shift toward prevention-focused healthcare. This move is supported by the Department of Education and is intended to equip the next generation of doctors with the knowledge to improve national health outcomes.