Citizen Petition from David A. Kessler

The commenter, a private individual who suffered from a chronic health condition, argues that current FDA regulations are too loose and allow for harmful processed ingredients in the food supply. They urge the agency to take action to make food healthier and safer to combat obesity, food addiction, and chronic health issues.

A parent expresses concern over the prevalence of processed carbohydrates in children's food and school meals. They are calling on the FDA to take action against the use of these ingredients to promote better nutrition for children.

David A. Kessler expresses strong support for the petition to limit industrial refined carbohydrates in processed foods to combat metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes. He argues that the FDA should establish quantitative limits, mandate clearer labeling of glycemic load, and restrict marketing to children for high-carbohydrate products.

David A. Kessler argues that the government should take action to protect citizens from the health risks of ultra-processed foods. He cites his personal experience with a whole-foods diet as evidence that government intervention is necessary to combat the obesity epidemic.