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FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’

Move closes loophole but doesn’t include definition of ultra-processed foods, promised earlier this year

The Guardian - US

‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010

The Guardian - UK

Big tobacco uses cigarette playbook to help sell ultra-processed foods, journal reveals

New issue of the American Journal of Public Health focuses on parallels between marketing for cigarettes and UPFs

The Guardian - US

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is redefining the 'healthy' American diet—and food companies are making 5 major changes to keep up

From dairy’s revival to protein-maxxing, RFK Jr. has sought to dramatically transform Americans’ diets.

Fortune

New alcohol advice emerged from competing forces, Hill pushback

Tucked into new dietary guidelines is a small but key change regarding alcohol intake — “consume less alcohol for overall better health.”

Roll Call

Kennedy's nutrition guidelines raise questions

The updated nutritional guidelines contained what experts say were fundamental inconsistencies.

Axios

MAHA Promised Healthier Kids. But School Lunches May Deliver Less.

Cuts to SNAP and farm-to-school programs under the Trump administration risk worsening childhood disease, nutrition experts warn.

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Sweetening soft drinks: What to know about sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and their alternatives

President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fall

The Independent UK

Kennedy touts ultra-processed meals he once called ‘poison’

Health secretary backs company criticized for selling junk-laden meals to Medicaid patients on ‘Make America healthy again’ tour

The Guardian - US

Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

‘Maha’ promised to tackle ultra-processed foods – but is it hijacking the food movement instead?

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr. promoted a food company he says will make Americans healthy. Their meals are ultraprocessed

The meals contain chemical additives that would render them impossible to recreate at home in your kitchen

The Independent UK

Trump’s FDA pick made his name by bashing the medical establishment. Soon he may be leading it

Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Marty Makary is known for his contrarian views and fiery criticism of traditional medical institutions

The Independent UK

Farm Fresh & Ultraprocessed: Where Your Shelf-Stable Food Comes From

Corn and soybeans and government regulation lead to a glut of ultraprocessed foods. Here's how — and how we can fix it.

Inverse

What, Exactly, Is Ultraprocessed Food? Nutritionist Marion Nestle Explains

Going deep with molecular biologist, nutritionist, and public health advocate Marion Nestle about how to square ultraprocessed food and our health.

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The Independent UK

More beans and less red meat: Nutritionists weigh in on US dietary guidelines

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables

The Guardian - US

Project 2025 dietary rollbacks would limit fight against ultra-processed foods

Conservative ‘wishlist’ of policies for a future Trump administration goes so far as transforming food and farming

Salon

What are "naturally flavored" foods?

“There is little information differentiating the safety between natural and artificial flavors"

WEKU

Skip candy this Valentine's Day. Here are some healthier options

Most of the candy that you see on grocery store shelves is processed and high in sugar. Consider a healthier alternative for your loved one this year.

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The Guardian - US

The truth about raw milk and why experts are ‘absolutely horrified’ by the trend

US officials recently detected bird flu in raw milk. Meanwhile, TikTok and RFK Jr are touting its supposed health benefits

Salon

FDA head's misinformation battle fizzles

The FDA Commissioner has called misinformation one of the deadliest killers in the United States — can we fight it?

The Guardian - US

Revealed: group shaping US nutrition receives millions from big food industry

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a record of quid pro quos with a range of food giants, documents show

Chicago Sun-Times

What’s MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed the US nutrition guide

More than a decade after Agriculture Department officials ditched the food pyramid, few Americans have heard of MyPlate, a dinner plate-shaped logo that emphasizes fruits and vegetables.

The Independent UK

MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed US nutrition guide

A new study finds that few Americans have heard of MyPlate, the government diet guide that replaced the long-standing food pyramid

The Guardian - US

‘It’s humiliating’: US voters struggle with hunger ahead of midterms

Economy in focus: Despite rising inflation and soaring grocery prices, food insecurity is a topic few politicians are addressing

The Guardian - US

Meat, monopolies, mega farms: how the US food system fuels climate crisis

From a beef-heavy diet to growing crops that don’t feed people – the biggest challenges facing the agriculture industry

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