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The Trump administration is taking aim at ultra-processed foods while reversing long-held U.S. government stances on red meat and saturated fats.
"The Trump administration is now updating federal nutrition standards and guidelines to ensure that Americans have the most accurate, data-driven information supported by science and hard facts, not special interests or partisan ideology," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Leavitt said that the guidelines would impact what is served in public schools, what American servicemembers eat and what food is distributed through government programs.
The new guidance comes in stark contrast to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report released in the final days of President Joe Biden's term, which garnered criticism over a lack of directives on ultra-processed foods.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made overhauling the U.S. food supply a crucial focus of his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda, which is aimed at addressing chronic disease and childhood illnesses. The secretary has argued that the nation's food practices have harmed Americans and led to skyrocketing healthcare costs.
More details are being announced during White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's briefing on Wednesday. Kennedy and other Cabinet officials are expected to join.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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