RFK Jr. outlines plans to reform U.S. food and drug policies as HHS leader

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy is known for his environmental activism and controversial views on vaccines. Kennedy has proposed banning many food additives and removing ultra-processed foods from school lunches. He also criticized the FDA's nutrition department and called for reforms in pesticide use and crop subsidies. Additionally, he advocates for a shift in drug research funding towards preventive and holistic health approaches. Kennedy has also expressed opposition to fluoride in water and supports the availability of raw milk.