I have no doubt in the fact that sugar is the biggest culprit of obesity. “Reduced fat and fat free foods” are some of the most unhealthy in our diet. Our bodies need “fat”, and to some extent they need salt. Sugar is not an important factor in our diets. We get plenty of natural sugars in our diet from fruit, and other natural food sources.
So…you cannot actually explain your stance. Got it.
You complained that "our food industry is very scary. We have been misled for years."
HFCS should definitely Not be in our food supply. It has no nutritional benefit and a lot of downside in obesity and sugar metabolism problems. However, in general, I hesitate to give federal health nuts control over everyone's diet. They are way too dumb, and think they are way too smart.
You need to go first. YOU said that you see an Anti USDA message. How so? I would appreciate if you could find a way to be specific in your answer.
what a conundrum.
How so? Doing research into what one puts on the table, and into their mouths is a good start.
I already did. The USDA is the one of the primary govt agencies tasked with food safety and nutrition guidelines, so if anyone has been "misled"..or allowing misleading claims about food, it would be the responsibility of the USDA. So what do you want changed, eliminated or added by the USDA to counter the misleading?
Where would you get that information about the food at your store?
Okay, you're right and I missed that late April update. The good news is the goal is now to have it removed from foods sooner than the end of next year. I also didn't realize that just a few days before the end of his term, Biden had banned it, to be removed (in foods) by mid-January 2027 and a year later for drugs.Here it is I found it....not a ban
FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.www.cbsnews.com
www.nbcnews.com
The OP says we are not allowed to discuss what the current admin is doing about food safety
And next step would be that products that are beneficial would be abundant, and products that are not would be unavailable, or at least labelled as unhealthy. Worked with cigarettes!
You clearly haven't met me, seen me, and don't know me. I've eaten very healthy for many decades!
You dance well too.
I'll be surprised if the companies comply. Hopefully they will however, in my view, it requires legislation. Same with antibiotics and hormones in beef, pork, chicken and dairy. The industry as a whole will not do it willingly.Okay, you're right and I missed that late April update. The good news is the goal is now to have it removed from foods sooner than the end of next year. I also didn't realize that just a few days before the end of his term, Biden had banned it, to be removed (in foods) by mid-January 2027 and a year later for drugs.
"The FDA will also ask food companies to remove Red No. 3 from the nation’s food supply earlier than 2027 — the Biden administration’s initial deadline. (Drug companies got an additional year.)"
FDA to phase out all artificial dyes from food and beverages
The FDA has approved 36 food dyes, nine of which are artificial and made from petroleum.
"Requesting food companies to remove FD&C Red No. 3 sooner than the 2027-2028 deadline previously required.
HHS, FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes in Nation’s Food Supply
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and FDA today announced a series of new measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply—a significant milestone in the administration’s broader initiative to Make America Healthy Again.www.fda.gov
The USDA has been accurate in the representation of our Countries physical health? What I personally want are food labels that tell the actual truth about what you are putting into your mouth. Perhaps, not twenty different labels for “sugar”. It is sugar, call it sugar. Do you realize that some breakfast food companies were owned by cigarette companies?
www.forbes.com
What are they doing about “food safety” that you disagree with. Specifics please
And I guess very supportive of Michelle Obama's attempts to educate about American diets.
I was talking about, you were talking.....food quality....and being misled. Now you want to discuss "physical health.....fine
So you want IMPROVEMENTS by the USDA and the FDA......Great to read!
So do you want to limit who can own food companies? Thats outside of the discussion, that would be another regulatory issue, but I'm glad to see such progressive spirit!Perhaps, not twenty different labels for “sugar”. It is sugar, call it sugar. Do you realize that some breakfast food companies were owned by cigarette companies?
Did Tobacco Companies Also Get Us Hooked On Junk Food? New Research Says Yes
Junk food brands like Oreo, Ritz, Miracle Whip and Oscar Meyer were once owned by tobacco companies who introduced hyper-palatable items to the American food chain.
Just like I missed the dropping of tariffs on GB aluminum and steel but it would never dawn on me to say you had " egg on your face " for missing it. It happens.
What about the single mothers who couldn't get an abortion and have to work 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet?
Because Jr said so?