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Dariush Mozaffarian

American cardiologist

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Jan 15, 2026

How have Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dietary claims been received by nutrition scientists and public health experts?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidance — an inverted “food pyramid” that elevates protein, full‑fat dairy and saturated fats while emphasizing a retreat from ultra‑processed foods and added suga...

Dec 2, 2025

What experts or nutritionists has RFK Jr. cited when promoting particular diets and in what years?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly invoked external nutrition experts while promoting diets and changes to U.S. dietary guidance, most prominently praising British cardiologist Aseem Malhotra (repor...