All of those are contributing the fact that we now have the sickest children in the world. 77% of our children cannot qualify for military service. And 40% of every dollar that taxpayers give to the federal government is now going to treat chronic diseases that are diet induced. Mr. Secretary, the American Heart association is concerned that the recommendations would cause Americans to eat more salt and saturated fat, the drivers of heart disease. Is that your concern as well? (00:53–01:04)
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Asserts that 40% of federal tax revenue is spent on diet-induced chronic diseases.
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