Donald Trump’s eating and drinking habits have long sparked interest.
Not because they are particularly healthy, but because they differ markedly from official dietary recommendations.
Several US media outlets have described his diet as an example of how private habits can become a public matter when someone holds the country’s highest office.
Irregular routine
Trump himself has said that he often skips breakfast. However, this is not about fasting or a trendy health approach.
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In an interview with Fox News in 2016, he said that he tries to avoid breakfast, but if he does eat it, he opts for eggs and bacon.
In addition, Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, wrote in the book "Let Trump Be Trump" that during the 2016 election campaign, Trump could go up to 16 hours without eating, according to Business Insider.
According to studies published in Advances in Nutrition and the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, breakfast may play a role in areas such as memory and the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
Processed food
Fast food plays a major role in Trump’s diet. Business Insider reported that former campaign staff members have said he often ended long days with large fast-food meals.
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This type of food typically contains high amounts of calories, saturated fat, and salt.
A health-related review in Health Promotion Perspectives points out that frequent fast-food consumption is associated with overweight and elevated cholesterol levels.
Soft drinks
Trump is also known for drinking large quantities of Diet Coke.
According to The New York Times, his consumption could reach up to 12 cans a day, which exceeds the FDA's recommendations for caffeine intake.
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On the other hand, he does not drink alcohol. In 2024, he explained at the Inaugural Faith Summit that this is due to experiences with alcohol abuse in his family.
According to Axios, Trump’s former physician, Ronny Jackson, has assessed his health as excellent, attributing it to genetic factors rather than diet and exercise.
Sources: Health Digest, Fox News, Advances in Nutrition, Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, Health Promotion Perspectives, The New York Times, FDA, Inaugural Faith Summit, and Axios.
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