The Two Sides of America’s Health Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a very different approach to food than to vaccines.
TL;DR
- New dietary guidelines retain the 10% daily calorie limit for saturated fat, contrary to expectations of significant change under Secretary Kennedy.
- The guidelines encourage eating "real food" and emphasize increased protein consumption.
- For the first time, the guidelines explicitly recommend against ultra-processed foods and take a strong stance against added sugars.
- While advocating for less processed foods, challenges remain in implementation, especially for school lunch programs.
- Secretary Kennedy's approach to dietary guidelines appears to be incremental reform, contrasting with his more assertive stance on vaccine policy.