The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new virtual Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health (ASCEND for Better Health) that will accelerate research on diet-related chronic diseases. The new center will connect existing resources, people, and programs to increase coordination and cooperation in research. USDA will also focus on better understanding the needs of… (McClurg, December 5, 2022) #Chronic Diseases, #Health Equity, #Nutrition