The White House released the “Make America Healthy Again” report, highlighting the alarming state of American children’s health, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stating, “Our kids are the sickest kids in the world.”
The report identifies ultraprocessed foods, environmental toxins, sedentary lifestyles, and overprescribing medications as key issues contributing to chronic diseases in children, though it lacks concrete solutions. Kennedy, who chairs the commission, aims to develop policy recommendations within 100 days, emphasizing the need to address ultraprocessed foods amidst concerns over pesticide use impacting agriculture.