Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a sweeping plan to eliminate the FDA’s “Nutrition” Department and tackle America’s reliance on processed foods. The initiative aims to transform the nation’s food system and combat soaring rates of obesity and chronic illness.
Kennedy argues that current FDA nutrition guidelines are ineffective, contributing to poor public health. The FDA dedicates just $25 million of its billion-dollar food program budget to addressing chronic disease—a glaring imbalance Kennedy vows to fix.
The overhaul includes banning hundreds of harmful food additives and chemicals commonly found in ultra-processed foods. Schools would also see a dramatic shift, with Kennedy pledging to remove processed options from lunch programs in favor of healthier meals.
Kennedy’s criticism extends to the food industry’s $14 billion annual ad spend, which overwhelmingly promotes fast food, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks. His policies aim to counter this by promoting sustainable and nutritious eating habits.
Obesity rates underscore the urgency of reform. States like West Virginia (42.1%), Mississippi (40.1%), and Arkansas (40%) lead the nation in obesity prevalence. Kennedy’s bold vision seeks to reverse these alarming trends and reshape America’s dietary landscape.
Sources:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-wants-america-healthy-110100095.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rfk-jrs-no-1-hurdle-take-unhealthy-food-money-rcna180365
https://www.newsweek.com/obesity-map-reveals-states-rfk-jr-might-target-first-1986324