Citizen Petition from David A. Kessler

J. Bohn Popp, owner of Aunt Millie’s Bakeries, opposes the proposed action to remove refined grains from GRAS status. The commenter argues that enriched grains have been a highly successful and cost-effective public health tool for preventing nutrient deficiency diseases and birth defects.

The commenter argues that the government should stop providing assistance for foods that contribute to the obesity epidemic and corporate profits. They advocate for ending subsidies for unhealthy processed foods and stopping the use of chemicals in food production.

David A. Kessler argues that the current food system contributes significantly to chronic diseases and declining life expectancy in the United States. He advocates for treating refined foods as drugs and re-imagining the food-pharmaceutical complex to promote public health and reduce healthcare costs.

The commenter expresses personal concern regarding the prevalence of obesity and the lack of healthy food options in schools and at public events. However, the comment does not state a specific position for or against the proposed citizen petition.

David A. Kessler shares his personal experience of improved health and physical well-being after reducing the consumption of highly processed foods. He advocates for collective awareness regarding the healing power of food to improve public health.