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health-policy2 days ago

MAHA Momentum: Statehouses Poised to Shape 2026 Health Policy

RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda is gaining steam in state legislatures, with West Virginia enacting a dye ban and about 75 dye-related bills filed in 2025 across 37 states; the Rural Health Transformation Program ties funding to MAHA reforms, fueling policy efforts on vaccines, fluoride, PFAS, and SNAP in numerous states, while California advances ultraprocessed-food rules and industry groups push for faster corporate action—setting the stage for a vigorous state-led health policy push in 2026.

via CBS News|
#food-dyes#health-policy#state-legislation
health-and-nutrition3 months ago

The Impact of Ultraprocessed Foods on Health and Environment

The article critiques the use of the term 'ultraprocessed foods' (UPF) as a metric for health, arguing that it oversimplifies complex food issues, can be gamed by industry, and may mislead consumers about what constitutes unhealthy food. It emphasizes that focusing on ingredients and contents is more meaningful than broad labels like UPF, and highlights the challenges consumers face in navigating food quality and labeling, especially in the US.

via Hacker News|
#consumer-awareness#food-labeling#health-and-nutrition
health5 months ago

Over Half of U.S. Calories Come from Ultra-Processed Foods, CDC Reports

A CDC report reveals that over half of the calories consumed by US children and adults come from ultraprocessed foods, which are linked to various health issues. While there has been some improvement, ultraprocessed foods still dominate the American diet, especially among children, and are often cheaper and more accessible, raising concerns about long-term health impacts and dietary habits.

via CNN|
#american-diet#cdc-report#children-health
health-and-environment5 months ago

Experts Say Ultraprocessed Food Could Benefit Health and Environment

Experts suggest that carefully chosen plant-based meats, despite being ultraprocessed, can be beneficial for health and the planet by reducing greenhouse gases and land use, though concerns about high salt and saturated fat levels remain. Improvements in formulation and labeling are ongoing, and consumers are advised to read nutrition labels and consider cost and health impacts when choosing these alternatives.

via CNN|
#climate-change#health-and-environment#nutrition