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Health Secretary Praises $7 Meals, But Nutritional Concerns Arise

7/8/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lauded Mom’s Meals for providing affordable $7 meals to Medicaid and Medicare recipients, touting it as a breakthrough for national health. Yet, an AP investigation uncovered that these meals are ultraprocessed, packed with chemical additives and excessive sodium, sugar, and saturated fats, raising questions about their nutritional value.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lauded Mom’s Meals for providing affordable $7 meals to Medicaid and Medicare recipients, touting it as a breakthrough for national health. Yet, an AP investigation uncovered that these meals are ultraprocessed, packed with chemical additives and excessive sodium, sugar, and saturated fats, raising questions about their nutritional value.