Public health advocates press for sweeping policy on ultra-processed foods

A special issue of the American Journal of Public Health urges policymakers to act on ultra-processed foods, showing cross‑partisan support for safety testing, warning labels, and reducing sugar and salt, while arguing that education alone won’t curb consumption. The pieces discuss defining ultra-processed foods (favoring the Nova system), industry tactics, and strategies like litigation and subsidies to make fruits and vegetables more affordable, plus reallocating subsidies and regulatory tools to counter a powerful food system.