Real-food reform vs. real-world barriers: why RFK Jr.'s diet plan stalls

Vox critiques RFK Jr.’s push to treat food as medicine via an inverted food pyramid, saying his emphasis on personal responsibility overlooks structural barriers that make healthy eating hard, such as food deserts and cost, even as dietary guidelines move toward fewer ultra-processed foods. Experts warn that equating nutrition with medical treatment risks sidelining conventional medicine. While some policy steps (SNAP, school lunch/WIC reforms) are welcome, lasting change requires broader environmental reforms alongside medical strategies.