Jillian Michaels issues warning on America's 'alarming' health crisis: 'Better than good'

Jillian Michaels, a renowned fitness trainer, issued a warning about America's health crisis, urging the country to take immediate action to tackle the root causes of chronic diseases affecting the nation.

During "Fox & Friends," Michaels cautioned about the dangers of ultra-processed, chemically-laden food contributing to the rise of obesity and illnesses in the country.

"Michaels stated on Wednesday that the statistics are alarming. The issue is no longer debatable; it is black and white, good versus evil. Despite the fact that one can maintain a healthy weight by eating less, exercising more, and making wise food choices, the truth is that being thin does not guarantee a cancer-free or diabetes-free life."

This week, Michaels testified before Congress, accusing food companies of promoting ultra-processed, chemical-laden foods that are affordable and targeted at children.

Experts have linked these products to higher obesity rates and many chronic diseases.

"Despite our best efforts, Americans require urgent systemic assistance to take agency and enact change, as we've explained today."

A recent study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that certain types of cancers are more common among Gen X and millennials, prompting Michaels to urge immediate action.

According to an ACS press release, the incidence of small intestine, kidney, and pancreatic cancer was two to three times higher among individuals born in 1990 compared to those born in 1955 for both males and females. Additionally, the prevalence of liver cancer among females was also found to be higher in the more recent birth cohort.

The study found that rates of breast cancer (estrogen-receptor positive), uterine cancer, colorectal cancer, non-cardia gastric cancer, gallbladder cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, anal cancer in males, and Kaposi sarcoma in males were higher among younger groups.

Younger groups were more likely to have myeloma, leukemia, cardia gastric cancer, and non-HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer.

Over two decades, more than 23 million individuals were diagnosed with 34 distinct types of cancer, spanning multiple generations and age ranges from 25 to 84.

"Michaels stated on Wednesday that Americans have been prepared for a long time because they are directly affected. One in 30 children now has autism, and early onset cancer diagnosis has increased by 79% in the last 30 years. Everyone knows someone who has been impacted, and Michaels emphasized that they are not there to scare anyone with statistics."

"The real issue, if I could speak up here, is that you are the only ones reporting on this. This is not a political matter. I don't know what's happening, but all these other media outlets that are politicizing health and turning it into a partisan issue should be ashamed. It's disgraceful and unethical, and you should not use the health of Americans to divide them. It's unacceptable, and I applaud you for your efforts."

Michaels guaranteed that Americans can provide their families with cleaner and healthier foods and ingredients, even with the high cost of living, by opting for local and organic options.

"Michaels stated that they want to return to old-school advice. Firstly, they recommended buying in bulk, followed by visiting local farmers' markets for locally sourced produce. This approach is more cost-effective and has fewer chemicals. Organic options should be chosen for dairy, beef, and thin-skinned fruits and vegetables, while thick-skinned fruits and vegetables or the "clean 15" can be purchased if organic is not affordable. The cost of organic options can be spread out over time."

"When discussing drugs like Ozempic, which costs $1,200 per month, we need to find the funding. This is what I mean. In fact, they want the government to cover the cost. Instead, why don't we use that money to provide clean, healthy food to people?"

The health crisis is directly linked to the fact that approximately two-thirds of Americans are classified as overweight or obese.

Despite the dismal statistics, Michaels expressed hope that Americans can bring about positive change if they persist in demanding action from politicians and food companies.

"If we make a big enough deal, attack from all angles, expose them, speak to politicians, and publicly shame them when they misbehave, I believe we'll succeed," Michaels stated.

"We just have to keep fighting."

Planet Chronicle' Melissa Rudy contributed to this report.