USDA welcomes Carson as advisor on nutrition health and housing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has named Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., as the National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing. The announcement was made by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, who praised Carson’s wide-ranging expertise in medicine, community development, and housing.
Carson will advise both President Trump and Secretary Rollins on policies related to nutrition, rural healthcare quality, and access to safe housing. His role will also connect closely with USDA’s Rural Development Mission Area and the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission.
Secretary Rollins emphasized the importance of this appointment, noting that six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease and that rural communities face unique challenges. “There is no one more qualified than Dr. Carson to advise on policies that improve Americans’ everyday quality of life,” Rollins said.
“Today, too many Americans are suffering from the effects of poor nutrition. Through common-sense policymaking, we have an opportunity to give our most vulnerable families the tools they need to flourish,” said Dr. Ben Carson. “I am honored to work with Secretary Rollins on these important initiatives to help fulfill President Trump’s vision for a healthier, stronger America.”