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Health Secretary's Diet Recommendations Costly for Many Households

4/9/2026

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The U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dietary recommendations may be financially out of reach for many households, new data show.
A Numerator survey found fewer than half are aware of the January Real Food pyramid.
Half of shoppers cite affordability concerns as the main barrier, with costs rising 32% (about $1,012 per person annually).
Health organizations criticize the emphasis on protein, especially red meat, and urge plant-based options.

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The U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dietary recommendations may be financially out of reach for many households, new data show.
A Numerator survey found fewer than half are aware of the January Real Food pyramid.
Half of shoppers cite affordability concerns as the main barrier, with costs rising 32% (about $1,012 per person annually).
Health organizations criticize the emphasis on protein, especially red meat, and urge plant-based options.