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In 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution calling for meaningful nutrition education for health professionals. Amid this gap, unreliable media sources frequently shape patient nutrition knowledge rather than professional sources such as registered dietitians or licensed physicians. Strengthening interprofessional collaboration with nutrition professionals could enhance dietary counseling and patient care.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n In response, one student implemented and evaluated the usefulness of a clinical nutrition lecture at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM). Resulting student enthusiasm catalyzed the formation of a 50-member taskforce formed to expand and integrate nutrition longitudinally. A pre- and post-lecture survey around the session (Npre\u2009=\u200998, Npost\u2009=\u200977) assessed knowledge, perceptions of nutrition training, and comfort with dietary counseling.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition improved significantly (p\u2009<\u2009.001). Post-lecture, students reported greater confidence applying nutrition in clinical practice and increased interest in lifestyle medicine training (p\u2009<\u2009.001).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n After the session, there was increased self-reported confidence and understanding of nutrition\u2019s role in health amongst students. Resulting student enthusiasm catalyzed the formation of a 50-member taskforce formed to expand nutrition education longitudinally with additional lectures to be integrated into the curriculum. This trajectory illustrates how even a small pilot can stimulate institutional dialogue and student-led momentum. 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