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MAHA’s Focus On Improving Nutrition Is At Odds With Trump Administration Policies
The recent report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission highlights its intention to focus on improving nutrition as a means of preventing childhood chronic diseases. However, this effort seems to be at odds with the policies pursued by the Trump administration.
Firstly, the proposed FY2026 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services, which aims to slash spending by approximately 26% from the previous year’s level, appears inconsistent with the goal of enhancing nutrition. The reduction in funding is expected to result in cuts to programs and staff at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Furthermore, the commission’s emphasis on the negative impact of ultra-processed foods is contrasted by a lack of engagement with certain topics that are known to contribute to chronic diseases. For instance, the report fails to address the surge in eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating, which has been a growing concern among young women and girls.
Moreover, the proposed budget for the National Institutes of Health may stifle debate regarding different foods’ merits by allegedly censoring researchers. According to STAT News, over 70 top U.S. nutrition scientists have signed a letter demanding that NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya address allegations of censorship at the agency, stating that colleagues need the freedom to present findings without political oversight and co-author freely in scientific literature.
In conclusion, while MAHA’s focus on improving nutrition is commendable, it appears to be at odds with Trump administration policies.
Source: www.forbes.com
