Diets rich in vegetables and fruits reduce disease risk more effectively than many drugs. Whole grains outperform refined carbohydrates. Added sugars, especially sugar. Sweetened beverages drive metabolic disease and today our government declares war on added sugar. Highly processed foods loaded with additives, added sugar and excess salt damage health and should be avoided. As Secretary of Health and Human Services, my message is clear. Eat real food. Nothing matters more for health care outcomes, economic productivity, military readiness and fiscal stability. (02:23–02:31)
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Asserts that highly processed foods with additives, sugar, and salt are harmful to health.
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