WASHINGTON — The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has released the “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy”.
This comprehensive plan encompasses over 120 initiatives designed to reverse policies that have contributed to the childhood chronic disease epidemic.
The strategy outlines a range of executive actions to advance “gold-standard science,” realign incentives, increase public awareness, and strengthen private-sector collaboration.
According to Secretary Kennedy, the strategy represents the “most sweeping reform agenda in modern history”. He stated that the Trump Administration is mobilizing every part of government to address the issue and is “ending the corporate capture of public health, restoring transparency, and putting gold-standard science—not special interests—at the center of every decision”.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins added that the MAHA Commission report is a “historic milestone” and a testament to President Trump’s commitment to the initiative. Rollins highlighted the role of farmers and ranchers in the solution, mentioning voluntary commitments from major brands to remove artificial food dyes and providing new tools for growers to improve soil health.
Key Focus Areas of the Strategy:
- Restoring Science & Research: The plan calls for expanding research into chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and metabolic health, as well as topics like autism, vaccine injury, and mental health.
- Historic Executive Actions: The strategy aims to reform dietary guidelines, define ultra-processed foods, improve food labeling, and raise infant formula standards.
- Process Reform & Deregulation: Initiatives include streamlining organic certification, easing barriers to farm-to-school programs, and restoring whole milk in schools.
- Public Awareness & Education: The commission plans to launch school-based nutrition and fitness campaigns and expand access to reliable health information for parents.
- Private Sector Collaboration: The strategy will promote healthier restaurant meals, soil health, and community-led initiatives to address the root causes of chronic disease.
Other officials, including EPA Administrator Zeldin, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, and NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, expressed their support for the strategy, emphasizing a proactive approach to solving the chronic disease crisis.
