From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy [Video]

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services secretary has raised significant concerns among scientists and public health officials.

They believe some of his views, including those questioning the efficacy and safety of vaccines, should disqualify him from heading a department that oversees everything from the safety of drugs and food to medical research, Medicare and Medicaid.

Recently, Kennedy pulled Canada into the mix with one of his theories — the potential dangers of food dyes in cereals — when he suggested that the U.S. needs to mimic its northern neighbour because it uses fewer artificial food colours.

CBC News looks at some of the claims Kennedy has made, ranging from those involving vaccines and seed oils to raw milk and chronic disease in children.

Vaccines

Kennedy has insisted that he is not “anti-vaccine,” and as recently as last month told NBC News that …