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California bill to nix ultra-processed foods from school meals set for key hearing

In 2024, AB 2316, the California School Food Safety Act, prohibited the use of Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, ...

Americans are still eating too many ultra-processed foods—here are some healthy swaps

New CDC data shows that Americans are eating slightly less ultra-processed foods, but they still make up most of their diets.

New study challenges what we know about ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an ...

These Are the Best and Worst Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Eat, According to the AHA

Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic in nutrition, with a government report released in May linking this food category ...

RFK Jr will not target ultra-processed foods or pesticides in latest MAHA efforts, report says

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will not target ultra-processed foods or pesticides as part of his ...

What are ultra-processed foods and how do they impact our health?

ABC News spoke to public health experts about what constitutes as an ultra-processed food and the negative effects they can ...
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California bill targets ultra-processed foods in schools — what’s next for food companies

California’s bi-partisan Assembly Bill 1264 (AB 1264), spearheaded by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-CA), intends to reshape ...

Ultra-processed food consumption is down a bit, but still more than 50% of U.S. diet

Americans get about 55% of our calories from tasty, cheap — and unhealthy — manufactured foods, the latest data from CDC says ...

Former FDA commissioner petitions to restrict ultra-processed foods

Dr. David Kessler, former FDA commissioner, has formally petitioned RFK Jr. to remove key ingredients in ultra-processed ...

Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids' diet, CDC report finds

The top source of ultra-processed foods for both kids and adults was sandwiches, such as burgers, hot dogs and PB&Js, ...
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Americans are eating fewer ultra-processed foods, but they still account for most of our calories

These foods have been linked to adverse health conditions. A new CDC report shows adults and children continue to consume ...
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What are ultra-processed foods? Study: They increase risk of death

Ultra-processed foods are estimated to account for up to 58% of total daily energy intake in some high income countries, according to the study researchers, and have become more prevalent in the ...