The Maha Movement's Empty Promise: Healthy Eating for the Few, Not the Many The recent outbreaks of food borne illnesses in leafy greens, frozen blueberries, and jalapeños have laid bare the glaring limitations of the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement.
Despite its promises to promote healthy eating, Maha's policies have prioritized the interests of the wealthy and well connected over those of low income families and vulnerable communities. When Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), took office, many hoped he would use his platform to tackle the food industry and promote meaningful reforms.