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RFK Jr.'s Vision for U.S. Food and Drug System Reform

The FDA's nutrition department has to go: "They're not doing their job. They're not protecting our kids."

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    - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services - Policy positions include criticism of vaccines, advocating for banning processed foods, and calling for FDA overhaul - Criticized Novo Nordisk drug Ozempic and opposed fluoride in public water - Urges revision of pesticide and chemical-use standards and recommends classes in nutrition at medical schools

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RFK Jr.'s Vision for U.S. Food and Drug System Reform

The FDA's nutrition department has to go: "They're not doing their job. They're not protecting our kids."

  • by Michael Erman, Deena Beasley

  • November 15, 2024

  • 2 min

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