They told ABC News that while red meat and full-fat dairy can be part of a heathy diet, they also can be high in sodium and saturated fats, which can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is finally sharing his thoughts on President Trump rebranding the Kennedy Center, which was originally named for his late uncle, former President John F. Kennedy.

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Dr. Fang Fang Zhang, a cancer epidemiologist focused on nutrition, told USA TODAY the message to eat more whole or minimally processed foods is a good one, but whether Americans will really ditch soda and packaged snacks, "we have to see."

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he froze $10 billion in federal funding to five Democrat-led states because they wouldn't show the Trump administration plans for eliminating fraud.

The restaurant industry had mixed reactions to new federal nutrition guidelines, which recommend reduced intake of processed foods and sugary drinks.

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks calls RFK Jr.'s recent health recommendations "reckless" and recommends families to not "listen to a single thing that comes from the mouth of Secretary Kennedy." She advised that families should listen to their pediatricians.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged he understood relatives were upset about the change, but said he has bigger priorities.