REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT A Vision for Advancing Nutrition Science in the United States

Summary

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has issued a report outlining a vision for advancing nutrition science in the United States, targeting the alarming prevalence and economic burden of diet-related chronic diseases. Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, 122 million suffer from high blood pressure, and related diseases cost over $700 billion annually in healthcare. The report recommends a coordinated federal interagency effort, co-led by HHS and USDA, to strengthen foundational nutrition science, prioritize equity in research, and improve national nutrition monitoring programs. Key proposals include developing a new 5-year nutrition research roadmap starting 2025-2030 and strengthening data collection for diverse subpopulations to achieve the Administration's goal of reducing diet-related disease by 2030.

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