Across kitchen tables, school cafeterias, and grocery store aisles, parents are waking up to a troubling truth: the American food system is not built with our children’s health in mind.
From skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity and metabolic disease to the quiet infiltration of ultra-processed, chemically engineered foods into school lunches and household staples, families are seeing the consequences of decades of government inaction and corporate influence. Many are asking the same question: how did we get here—and what can we do about it?
That’s why the Advocates for Healthy Kids was born.
This new platform is a rallying point for parents, caregivers, and advocates who believe that healthy kids are the foundation of a healthy future—and that food should nourish, not harm. We are here to raise awareness, demand accountability, and empower families to take back control from bureaucrats and food industry giants who have long made decisions behind closed doors.
Our Mission: Food Freedom, Not Food Control
At the core of our work is a belief in parental food sovereignty. Families—not politicians, not corporations—should decide what nourishes their children. Yet today, outdated laws, misleading labels, and federally approved additives make that harder than ever.
Consider this:
- The same cereals marketed to American kids are banned in Europe because of artificial dyes and sweeteners. Over 99% of cereals marketed to U.S. children contain food dyes and additives that have been flagged or banned overseas.
- The FDA has restricted access to raw milk and pasture-raised meat while greenlighting ultra-processed snacks full of preservatives and additives.
- Childhood obesity in the U.S. has more than tripled since the 1970s, with 1 in 5 American children now classified as obese, and rising rates of prediabetes, fatty liver disease, and insulin resistance.
This isn’t a left vs. right issue—it’s a common-sense, pro-kid, pro-parent movement. Families deserve the freedom to make informed choices without being misled or limited by a system that puts profit over people.
A Tipping Point Moment
We’re not alone in sounding the alarm. States like California recently banned four dangerous food additives, including Red Dye No. 3, after years of advocacy by public health experts and parents. The National Institutes of Health has shown how these foods encourage overeating and weight gain—even when matched calorie-for-calorie with whole foods.
Parents are seeking out local farms, raw dairy co-ops, and regenerative agriculture in growing numbers. The demand for clean food is rising—and so is the frustration with a system that hasn’t caught up.
But change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people get loud, get organized, and demand better.
At Advocates for Healthy Kids, we are committed to doing just that—spotlighting urgent food issues, amplifying parent voices, and pushing for reforms that put children first. Whether it’s advocating for truth in labeling, removing harmful chemicals from food, or supporting school meal reform, we’re here to fight for a food system that actually supports growing bodies and minds.
This is just the beginning—and we’re glad you’re here.