Medical experts are raising concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on Ozempic and other obesity medications, as well as his broader health policy views.

During an October Fox News appearance, Kennedy dismissed Ozempic and similar drugs, claiming they're being marketed to Americans "because we're so addicted to drugs." He incorrectly stated these medications aren't available in Europe and linked them to suicidal thoughts - claims European regulators have debunked.

Instead of medication, Kennedy advocates for dietary reform, stating that providing "three meals a day to every person would solve obesity and diabetes overnight." However, health experts consider this an oversimplification of complex medical issues.

Dr. Michael Osterholm from the University of Minnesota criticizes Kennedy's approach, noting he "acts like he knows what he's talking about when he doesn't." Harvard Medical School's Dr. Jody Dushay emphasizes that obesity treatment shouldn't be stigmatized and that weight issues aren't simply about food quality.

Kennedy's other controversial health positions include:

• Opposition to vaccines, comparing mandates to Nazi policies
• Advocating for removal of water fluoridation
• Promoting raw milk consumption, despite known health risks

Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden notes that Kennedy's claims about vaccines ignore decades of research proving their safety and effectiveness while diverting attention from genuine public health challenges.

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