Secretary Kennedy and I have jointly urged medical education associations to study the best ways to elevate nutrition in their programs. In Congress, members from both parties have called for stronger nutrition competencies in medical education. And today, Dozens of institutions, many of whom represented today, have pledged their commitment to make comprehensive nutrition education a graduation requirement. A full 40 hours, as Bobby mentioned earlier, or competency equivalent starting this fall. So we're not wasting time. Starting this fall. We respect the independence of medical schools and accrediting bodies. (14:26–14:36)
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