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New Initiative Targets Ultra-Processed Foods for Children's Health

7/27/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have launched a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the alarming rise of ultra-processed foods, which now make up 70% of packaged products. With children deriving over 60% of their calories from these unhealthy options, this effort seeks to enhance public health and promote transparency for consumers.

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Story summary

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have launched a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the alarming rise of ultra-processed foods, which now make up 70% of packaged products. With children deriving over 60% of their calories from these unhealthy options, this effort seeks to enhance public health and promote transparency for consumers.