Defend Public Health's Amicus Brief for American Academy of Pediatrics vs. RFK Jr.

After a year of relentless attacks on the health of Americans from the highest levels of government, Defend Public Health believes it is critical to not just fight back against those attacks, but to articulate a positive vision for what U.S. public health can and should be in the future. In our view, we can't just rebuild what has been broken. We must build something better, more expansive, that truly gives everyone in the U.S. access to what they need for a healthy life.

The Trump administration has released new dietary guidance, include recommendations to consume more fat, red meat, and high-fat dairy, and fewer fruits and vegetables.

These recommendations don't align with what the report from expert scientists said. You can read more about it here.

Defend Public Health member Mary Canales, PhD, RN shares her thoughts on the attacks on public health, and why it is time for medical professionals to speak truth to power.