Minister Mario Lugones promotes healthy eating and the drastic reduction of ultra-processed products
Mario Lugones, Minister of National Health
porEditorial Team
Argentina
The head of the National Ministry of Health celebrated the initiative of the United States Government to issue dietary recommendations based on evidence and common sense
National Minister of Health Mario Lugones aligned himself with the idea of promoting healthy and natural eating to the detriment of the intake of ultra-processed products.
In this regard, the official said that he shares the vision of the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy, who expressed support for eating "real food."
"More than 50% of the population in Argentina is overweight. This increases the risk of having health problems. We agree with Robert Kennedy on the need to promote healthier citizens through better nutrition and a comprehensive review of the ingredients present in ultra-processed products," Lugones stated.
Drastically reducing the consumption of ultra-processed products
"Within this framework, we welcome the initiative of the United States Government to issue dietary recommendations based on evidence and common sense: to prioritize real, nutritious, high-quality foods, and to drastically reduce the consumption of ultra-processed products," he added on his X account.
Mario Lugones, ministro de Salud de la Nación.
"It is a concrete public health decision to improve people's health through the prevention of noncommunicable diseases," he added.
Lugones also pointed out that Argentina is making progress on lines of action "to promote the consumption of regional foods, review the use of additives and colorants, strengthen safety criteria, and align quality and information standards with international benchmarks in order to promote the comprehensive well-being of Argentines."
