MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- Federal regulators are struggling to establish a clear, unified definition of ultraprocessed foods, a key component of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
- Although Kennedy testified that the FDA had sent a definition to other agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, officials reveal that the process remains unresolved and subject to ongoing discussions.
- The definition will result from extensive consultations with scientists, agency staff, and stakeholders, indicating a complex and lengthy decision-making process.
- The food industry faces significant implications, as a broad scientific definition could classify nearly 75% of U.S. food products as ultraprocessed, potentially affecting consumer demand and regulatory actions.
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