Trump Nutrition Adviser Cites ‘Hot Dogs’ As Healthy 'Fresh From The Ground’ Food

Some people dogged the National Nutrition Adviser for the comment while seeming to ignore the bark that inspired it.

America’s National Nutrition Adviser Ben Carson has gone viral after making a suggestion about hot dogs that likely won’t cut the mustard with many nutritionists.

During an event that was meant to promote using food from local farmers for school lunches, Carson said it was important for kids to know where their food comes from and to taste vegetables right from the source.

“I remember not too many months ago, [Agriculture] Secretary [Brooke] Rollins and I went to a school, and we were giving the children whole milk. They were just so amazed. They said, ‘I didn’t know milk could taste this good!’”

Carson then suggested introducing kids to fresh food and helping them connect what they’re eating to the farmers who grow it.

“They learn about irrigation.........

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