In this episode of The Business of Wellness with Jaclyn London, RD, Jaclyn takes a deep dive into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings for Secretary of Health and the missed opportunities in addressing America's nutrition crisis. She breaks down why sweeping federal regulations and RFK Jr.'s proposed health strategies ultimately miss the mark—and what real solutions should look like.
Jaclyn then outlines five game-changing policies that could fix America's food system and improve public health:
- Integrating cooking education in schools to improve nutrition literacy from an early age.
- Reforming the Farm Bill to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Incentivizing restaurants and food service to reduce excessive added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.
- Strengthening marketing regulations for foods targeting kids and parents.
- Ensuring insurance coverage for nutrition counseling by Registered Dietitians to make evidence-based nutrition guidance accessible to all.
She also discusses the power of transparency in the food industry, how deregulatory policies can shift incentives, and why bipartisan support is achievable for smart nutrition reform.
If you’ve ever wondered what real food policy reform should look like, this episode is a must-listen.
Timestamps:02:58 - Five Key Policies to Improve Public Health 05:48 - Why Cooking Education in Schools is Essential 09:06 - Reforming the Farm Bill for Better Food Access 12:10 - Strengthening Marketing Regulations for Kids’ Food 14:58 - How Local Agriculture Can Improve Community Health 18:07 - Combating Misleading Food Marketing 20:53 - Simplifying Food Labels for Consumer Clarity 24:21 - Innovative Strategies in the Produce Aisle 30:13 - The Need for Insurance Coverage for Nutrition Counseling 37:32 - The Best Strategies for a Healthier America 46:22 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action
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