USDA creates $4.5 million nutrition hub network

Jul 12, 2024

$4.5 million allocated to build community-based Nutrition Hubs

By Farms.com

USDA unveiled a $4.5 million investment to establish three new Nutrition Hubs, enhancing its network of community-focused nutrition resources.

These Hubs are part of a broader effort to ensure equitable food access and prevent diet-related chronic diseases, particularly in communities that historically lack sufficient support.

Situated in various regions, each Hub will build upon the foundational work started by the first pilot Nutrition Hub at Southern University.

This expansion, highlighted during a virtual event, is backed by the AFRI program and underscores the USDA’s commitment to integrating scientific research with community needs.

The new Hubs will concentrate on key areas like precision nutrition—tailoring dietary recommendations to specific population needs, considering cultural and regional dietary habits.

By doing so, they aim to improve public health outcomes and reduce the prevalence of diet-related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

This initiative is part of a larger strategy by the USDA to use food as a foundation for better health outcomes across the U.S.

By connecting agricultural research with public health efforts, the USDA hopes to foster environments where healthier choices are easier for everyone, especially those in high-risk areas.

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