Congressman Claims Teenagers Have Less Testosterone Than Older Men

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Fox News host Jesse Watters discussed recent comments made by Congressman Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel‘s show. In the interview, Kennedy controversially claimed that American teenagers now have lower testosterone levels than 68-year-old men.

During the April 23 segment, Watters reacted to Kennedy’s assertion, stating, “Wait, wait, an American teenager has less testosterone than a 68-year-old man?” Kennedy confirmed the statement, attributing the drop in testosterone to rising obesity rates and unhealthy food additives.

Kennedy highlighted concerns over dietary chemicals, specifically calling out the ingredients in popular cereals like Froot Loops. He pointed out that these products now contain synthetic dyes banned in many countries. He added, “Nobody wants to eat petroleum,” referring to the petroleum-based ingredients in some food products.

The former health secretary made it clear that he intends to ban certain food dyes, such as orange B and red dye 2, within a year. “Today, we announced that we’re going to get it out of the food,” he said.

Kennedy, a prominent environmental activist, expressed frustration regarding the food industry’s influence on health policies, arguing that scientific data on food additives has been suppressed for decades. He stressed the importance of providing kids with real food to combat rising health issues.

“We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Kennedy stated, adding that the health crisis underlines the urgency of reforming food regulations. He noted that in the past, only about 11% of children were considered obese, compared to today’s numbers.

As the discussion turned back to the impact on teenagers, Kennedy stated, “Sperm counts are down 50 percent. Girls are entering puberty at age 6.” The conversation highlighted a growing concern over the health of future generations and sparked significant dialogue on social media.

Watters wrapped up the segment by joking about the dietary habits of children, referencing the cultural differences in how food is approached in other countries.