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The FDA’s ‘Ultra-Processed’ Definition Is Coming…

The government plans to define what "ultra-processed" means to affect change in school lunches, SNAP rules, and food labeling. What can we expect to change, and how will this affect the health of Americans?

by Hayley Philip November 6, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

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The FDA’s ‘Ultra-Processed’ Definition Is Coming…

The government plans to define what "ultra-processed" means to affect change in school lunches, SNAP rules, and food labeling. What can we expect to change, and how will this affect the health of Americans?

Hayley Philip November 6, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

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