Trump administration weighs ultra-processed food definition
A heated debate over how to define what qualifies as ultra-processed food contributed to the resignation of Trump administration health adviser Calley Means.
The resignation of Calley Means, a health adviser in the Trump administration, has been attributed to a contentious debate over the definition of ultra-processed foods. Means had expressed frustration over the lack of progress in releasing a white paper containing a proposed definition. He had emphasized the detrimental impact of ultra-processed foods on chronic diseases in the United States.
However, the food industry has raised concerns about the potential implications of the forthcoming definition on ongoing lawsuits across the country. Consequently, the White House is set to hold separate meetings with various groups to deliberate on the issue in the weeks to come, including the National Restaurant Association, the Center for Food Safety, and the Consumer Brands Association and Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association.
These meetings are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and in the days following the midterms.
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