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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

RFK Jr threatens to withhold millions in funding for hospitals that serve Jell-O and other sugary treats

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a charge to stop hospitals from serving sugary drinks and foods, including Jell-O.

The Department of Health and Human Services sent a memo to hospitals on March 30 urging them to align with the Department of Agriculture’s new 2025-2030 dietary guidelines, which emphasize limiting sugary, ultra-processed foods.

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