Christine Drews Sieger
Trump questioned traditional health advice during a White House event, suggesting that “Maybe junk food is good.”
Donald Trump sparked controversy on Monday when, during an event on health and pregnant women at the White House, he expressed skepticism toward traditional dietary guidelines promoting a healthy, balanced diet and exercise.
Instead, he spoke positively about junk food in front of guests and participants, according to Focus Online.
Unusual comments
Trump reportedly stated that he does not believe junk food has had any consequences for his health.
“I feel exactly the same as I did 50 years ago. It’s crazy. It’s not because I eat very well. Maybe it’s the best diet. Who knows what the best diet is? Maybe junk food is good, and everything else is bad,” he said.
Trump’s personal physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, has confirmed that Trump has allegedly lost 9 kilograms since 2020 without the help of regular exercise, according to Focus Online.
Trump also claimed that despite his eating and exercise habits, he possessed far greater vitality than former President Joe Biden, according to Focus Online.
Fast food in schools
At the same time, Trump commented that, based on his own observations, people with stricter diet and exercise habits often “kick the bucket” earlier than others.
This statement could also be interpreted as reflecting the regulatory changes introduced in 2020. These changes, implemented by the Trump administration, made it possible for schools to include junk food in the National School Lunch Program, BBC reports.
This could potentially have serious long-term consequences for children’s health, as the majority of children receiving meals through the National School Lunch Program already come from low-income families who are unlikely to normally afford healthy eating habits.
Sources: Focus Online, BBC
