On June 28, the National Institute of Hospital Administration of National Health Commission announced the list of pilot units for the construction of clinical nutrition departments. The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China is one of the six leading units shortlisted in Hunan Province, with the pilot direction being the standardized application of formula foods for special medical purposes.

The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China was rated as a pilot unit for the construction of the national clinical nutrition department

The Clinical Nutrition Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China is a primary clinical discipline. It is the quality controller for the clinical nutrition in Hunan Province, a member of the Hunan Clinical Nutrition Cooperation Alliance, a research base awarded by the ResearchApplication Branch for Formula Foods for Special Medical Purposes of the Hunan Health Service Industry Association, a teaching base for medical nutrition weight loss awarded by the NutritionMetabolism Management Branch of the China International ExchangePromotive Association for MedicalHealth Care,a practical training base for dietitians of the Hengyang Nutrition Society. It is the earliestlargest clinical nutrition specialist department in Hengyang. This approval as a pilot unit marks that the Clinical Nutrition Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China has reached a new level in discipline construction with the support of national policies.