Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Named Health and Human Services Secretary, Vows to Tackle America’s Nutrition Crisis
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially been confirmed by the Senate as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, signaling a major shift in the nation’s public health priorities.
Known for his outspoken stance on wellness and nutrition, Kennedy has made it clear that improving the American diet will be central to his leadership. He’s pledged to take aim at what he calls the “dominance of ultra-processed foods” and is calling for a sweeping review of food additives and chemicals that are commonly found in everyday products.
Among his top concerns are artificial dyes like Red Dye 40 and Yellow No. 5—ingredients widely used in the U.S. but banned or restricted in other countries. Kennedy has hinted that many of these additives could soon face stricter scrutiny, and possibly even removal from the food supply.
His overarching goal? To “Make America Healthy Again” by putting nutrition at the heart of national health policy.
RFK Jr. Pushes for Radical Food Transparency—but Says Americans Should Still Have the Freedom to Eat Twinkies
Newly appointed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is shaking up the conversation around America’s food system—but he’s not calling for outright bans.
In a recent interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Kennedy made it clear that personal choice remains a priority, even as he calls for sweeping reforms in food policy.
“If you want to eat Twinkies, you ought to be able to eat them,” he said, emphasizing that freedom of choice is fundamental.
However, Kennedy is committed to delivering what he calls “radical transparency”—ensuring the public has full, clear information about what’s in their food and how those ingredients impact health.
A long-time critic of ultra-processed foods and artificial additives, Kennedy has spoken out about the dangers of certain widely used ingredients, particularly synthetic dyes like Red Dye 40 and Yellow No. 5, which have been linked to health concerns but remain legal in the U.S.
During a September 2024 appearance with host Steve Gruber, Kennedy even linked these additives—commonly found in fast food—to declining life expectancy in America.
He also took aim at fast food giants like McDonald’s, urging a return to their original cooking methods. Instead of using heavily subsidized seed oils, which he labels as “one of the most unhealthy ingredients” and a cause of inflammation, Kennedy suggested frying foods in traditional beef fat tallow.
On the topic of children’s health, Kennedy expressed serious concern over what’s being served in schools. He advocated for healthier food options in educational institutions and sharply criticized the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for encouraging the consumption of processed snacks and sugary drinks.
“We shouldn’t be subsidizing people to eat poison,” he said bluntly.
Kennedy’s approach marks a major shift in public health strategy—one focused not just on treatment, but prevention through better food choices and transparency.
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