Senator Ron Johnson is calling for a deep investigation into the ingredients found in American food, highlighting a potential link to the nation's chronic illness epidemic.
During a recent panel titled "American Health & Nutrition: A Second Opinion," Johnson voiced his concerns about the disparities between food ingredients permitted in the United States compared to those in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada.
He remarked on the alarming fact that while Europe allows only around 400 food ingredients, the United States has a staggering 10,000 items classified as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS).
"This raises important questions about what we are feeding our children and the true impact of these ingredients on public health," Johnson stated.
The senator’s inquiries come at a time when childhood obesity rates and other health issues are at an all-time high, leading him to assert that American food policies, influenced by Big Food and Big Agriculture, must be reevaluated.
Johnson advocates for collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services, to get to the root of this issue.
"If we can discover the harmful ingredients contributing to chronic illnesses—ingredients that are likely hidden in processed foods—we could make significant strides in improving public health," Johnson added.
The senator’s proactive stance reflects a broader Conservative philosophy that emphasizes transparency and accountability in the food industry, challenging the status quo that places corporate profits over consumer health.
With the rise of chronic diseases linked to dietary habits, Johnson's push for an investigation is both timely and crucial.
It underscores the need for a closer examination of what is on our dinner plates and who decides what is safe to consume in the land of the free.
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