Secretary of Health and Public Services (HHS) Robert Kennedy Jr. His mission is to make the United States healthy again, and he is addressing the country’s fattest country and its governors.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R.) also took the opportunity to announce that his state has filed a waiver that would prohibit Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants from using benefits to buy soda.
Morrisey celebrated the move, saying his status is “replacement of ‘nutrition’ back into the supplemental nutrition assistance program”.
“I urge every governor to follow West Virginia leadership and submit an exemption to the USDA to remove soda from Snap. If we can agree to one thing, we should eliminate soda subsidies for low-income children who are funded by taxpayers.” In the statement Before the event begins.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey left his letter of intent to change the state’s snapshots and food dye legislation, next to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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But Kennedy not only wants to make residents in the state healthier, but also tries to narrow Morrisey’s waistline. He recalled knowing the governor during the transition period, and the Trump administration prepares for the president’s return to the White House. According to Kennedy, his thoughts on Morrisey’s weight did not add sugar to him.
Kennedy said during a joint appearance of the governor of West Virginia: “The first time I met him, I said, ‘You look like the governor of Morrisey.’ “I’m going to put him in a very strict plan, we’re going to put him in.” Carnivore diet. ”
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Additionally, Kennedy advised the governor to do public weighing monthly and encouraged those in the audience who wished Morrisey to attend to raise their hands. When Morrisey lost 30 pounds for celebrations and public weighing, the HHS chief also vowed to return to West Virginia.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke at an event to announce the proposed changes to Snapshot and Food Dye legislation, Friday, March 28, 2025 in Martinsburg, Virginia. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Morrisey’s policy could make a significant change to West Virginia, which currently has one Higher obesity rates More than any other state. West Virginia is one of only three states with a prevalence of obesity of 40% or higher as of 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The prevalence of obesity in Arkansas is 40%, Mississippi is 40.1%, and West Virginia is 41.2%.
As of 2022 World Obesity Foundation The United States is ranked the 19th most obese country in the world, with 43.29% of adults obese. Meanwhile, American Samoa ranked first, with more than 75% of adults suffering from obesity.
