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California Aims to Improve School Nutrition by Phasing Out Some Ultraprocessed Foods
California’s law defines ultra-processed foods and mandates phasing out by 2035 to reduce childhood obesity, with nearly 1 billion school meals served annually, officials said.
- On Wednesday, California became the first state to pass a law requiring schools to begin phasing out ultra-processed foods starting by July 2029.
- Governor Newsom introduced this legislation following rising health concerns about links between ultra-processed foods and chronic diseases in children.
- California’s new law directs the state’s Department of Public Health to identify which foods will be restricted in schools by June 1, 2028, providing guidance for local districts like Kern County as they adopt more rigorous nutrition standards.
- Brian Ronholm explained that these foods fail to supply children with essential nutrition and are intentionally designed to promote poor eating patterns.
- While advocates like Charmene Vega praise the law's leadership, some food industry groups contend it creates unnecessary liabilities for schools and manufacturers.
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