d stimulate priority areas of science, provide guidance on rigorous methodology, offer trainings, and increase the impact, visibility, and dissemination of findings Director of the NIH Office of Nutrition Research would also serve as the Associate Director of Nutrition Research Legislation is not required Elevates the leadership, staffing, resources, and capacities of this important area within and outside NIH Reestablishes close communication and coordination with the NIH Director and the other divisions and offices