Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law to gradually remove ultra-processed foods from school lunches by 2029. This law aims to improve student health and has gained support from both political parties. It aligns with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on reducing ultra-processed foods in diets.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law to phase out certain ultra-processed foods from California public school lunches.
- The law is set to be fully implemented by July 1, 2029.
- It was proposed by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and received bipartisan support.
- The new law tasks the state Public Health Department with identifying the foods to remove.
- The law aligns with national efforts by the Trump administration to improve health by reducing processed foods.
- Over 40% of American adults and 20% of children and teens are currently obese.
- The CDC reports that a large proportion of teenagers have prediabetes, which can lead to conditions like diabetes and heart disease if not managed.
- The law builds on previous efforts in California to enhance school meal nutrition by banning harmful additives.
