HI HB1748

Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to establish an evidence-based nutrition and metabolic health curriculum at the John A. Burns School of Medicine as a requirement for earning a Doctor of Medicine degree

Mandates a minimum of 25 contact hours of nutrition education covering counseling competencies and the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic disease

Cites Hawaii's health statistics showing approximately 25% of residents classified as obese and about 10% living with diabetes as justification for addressing physician nutrition training gaps

Requires the University of Hawaii to submit a report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2028 regular session detailing curriculum content, contact hours, student competency assessment methods, and implementation timeline

Takes effect upon approval with the Board of Regents determining the start date and first cohort required to complete the curriculum