DEVELOPING: Experts Stumped: Defining Ultra-Processed Foods Sparks Health Concerns

Breaking News: Experts Struggle to Define Ultra-Processed Foods, Sparking Health Concerns California has become the first US state to ban certain ultra-processed foods from school lunches, with the Trump administration working on its own definition to guide federal policy and consumers. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has linked these foods to the chronic disease epidemic, calling them "poisoning" Americans. The majority of foods sold in US grocery stores are considered ultra-processed, with a recent survey showing that most US shoppers are trying to avoid them. However, some nutritionists argue not all ultra-processed foods are unhealthy. Public health experts agree that the American diet is a major contributor to health problems, and targeting ultra-processed foods is a key strategy to make Americans healthier. The definition of ultra-processed foods is crucial in guiding policy and consumer choices. The Trump administration's efforts to define ultra-processed foods are ongoing, with California's ban on these foods in school lunches taking effect immediately. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the food industry and consumers. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.