This bill authorizes federal funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention programs at federally qualified health centers, which are community health centers that serve low-income and underserved populations. The funding comes from existing money under the Affordable Care Act and can be used to support patient nutrition counseling, train health center staff in nutrition science, hire dietitians and community health workers, create culturally appropriate nutrition materials, and measure the effectiveness of these programs. The legislation prioritizes funding for health centers serving communities with high rates of diet-related diseases, food insecurity, and nutrition-related health disparities. The bill requires the federal government to submit annual reports to Congress through fiscal year 2031 detailing how the funds are used and whether they improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs in federal health programs. The new nutrition initiative must supplement rather than replace existing funding sources at these health centers.
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