Dr. Marc Siegel criticizes the 'sick care system' while RFK Jr. warns about 'poisonous' foods affecting children's health.

The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by President-elect Donald Trump has brought more attention to Kennedy's plan to "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA).

One of Kennedy's widely reported objectives has been to decrease children's intake of highly processed foods.

"Kennedy previously stated on Planet Chronicle that the current generation of children is swimming in a toxic soup, as a result of industries corrupting government agencies and mass-poisoning them."

On Monday, Dr. Marc Siegel, a senior medical analyst for Planet Chronicle, discussed on "Fox & Friends" the plans of the HHS Secretary nominee to decrease the consumption of ultraprocessed foods, which make up 73% of the country's food supply.

Food dyes pose a significant threat to the current food supply, according to Siegel.

"Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in Europe and is being banned in California due to its association with cancer in animals."

Food dyes have been associated with hyperactivity in children, Siegel warned.

The food industry and food lobbyists have opposed efforts to ban food dyes, which have been supported by both Democrats and Republicans.

Siegel expressed concern that additional regulations could increase prices, exacerbating the issue of high grocery store food prices.

Siegel concurs with Kennedy's assertion that children are immersed in a hazardous environment due to highly processed foods.

According to Siegel, some of the most harmful additives in food include MSG and high-fructose corn syrup, which directly causes obesity.

"We've got to go back to a healthier lifestyle, and then we'll have less money spent on being ultra sick."

The doctor mentioned that nitrates, which have been linked to cancer in animals, are also a concern, along with excessive sugar and salt intake.

Siegel stated that individuals are easily tempted to overeat, resulting in weight gain.

"As their weight increases, individuals face an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer."

Siegel pointed to some significant regulatory obstacles that Kennedy will need to overcome.

The FDA is facing pressure from the food industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and lobby groups in Congress, according to him.

"The FDA is dwarfed by the amount of power they possess."

Pharmaceutical companies are doing great things, such as coming up with tremendous new treatments and personalized solutions through artificial intelligence and other biotechnologies, Siegel said, emphasizing that the goal isn't to "squash big pharma."

He observed that the healthcare system functions like a "sick care system," generating revenue from individuals' illnesses.

Siegel suggested that tax incentives should be provided for individuals who engage in activities such as using the treadmill, going for a morning walk, consuming farm-to-table food, or increasing their intake of produce.

"If we adopt a healthier lifestyle, we'll reduce our spending on medical bills."

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Kennedy's plans to combat ultraprocessed foods are on the right track, according to Siegel.

"He added that accomplishing it is a different story," he said.