
BROOKE ROLLINS, ROBERT KENNEDY JR: New dietary plan recommends real food for all Americans
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New federal nutrition policy emphasizes eating real food and reducing processed foods, as 70% of American adults remain overweight amid health crisis.
Brooke L. Rollins is the 33rd secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
That means more protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and whole grains. Paired with a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods — which are often laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats and chemical additives — this approach has the potential to improve the health trajectory of Americans.
These improvements are long overdue. It’s no secret that the United States is currently facing a national health emergency. Nearly 90% of healthcare spending goes toward treating people with chronic diseases. Many of these illnesses are not due to genetic destiny; they are the predictable result of the standard American diet — a diet high in processed foods, added sugars, unhealthy fats and sodium, while being low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.













