U.S. Government to Define Junk Food Regulations Impacting Ultraprocessed Foods

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is set to establish a definition for junk food, which includes ultraprocessed items. This regulatory move could impact numerous food products, including soy milk and gummy bears. The announcement comes amid ongoing debates about the health implications of ultraprocessed foods, recently characterized by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as 'poison.' This initiative may affect food market dynamics and consumer behavior towards processed food products.