RFK Jr. on Making Airports Healthier and More Family-Friendly

Improving Airport Health and Nutrition

• ✈️ Secretary Duffy is working to make airports healthier environments for the three million Americans who pass through them daily.
• 🍎 Current airport food options are often unhealthy, consisting of deep-fried foods, sugar bombs, and ultra-processed items.
• 🌱 New initiatives encourage airports to offer healthier choices, such as Farmer's Fridge, to help travelers feel invigorated and robust.

Supporting Mothers and Infants

• 🤱 The HHS strongly encourages mothers to breastfeed for as long as possible, emphasizing that breast milk is superior for infant nutrition and development.
• 🍼 While some airports have good facilities, many are not family-friendly regarding the availability of nursing spaces and pods.
• 💰 A project aims to improve the travel experience for mothers and babies by investing in better facilities for them.

Promoting Physical Activity for Children

• 🏃‍♂️ With one in five American kids being obese and 75% not meeting daily physical activity minimums, there's a need for physical activity options in airports.
• 🎮 Children spend an average of over five hours a day on recreational screen time, highlighting the importance of providing alternative activities.
• 🛝 Airports should consider incorporating playgrounds to encourage children to exercise, move their bodies, and develop physical coordination and confidence.

Vision for a Healthier America

• 🇺🇸 The collaboration between HHS and the Department of Transportation aims to make flying and the overall travel experience healthier for every American.
• ✅ This initiative aligns with the president's directive to make America healthy again.