HHS, FDA And USDA Take Step Toward Definition Of Ultra-processed Foods

HHS, FDA And USDA Take Step Toward Definition Of Ultra-processed Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced a joint request for information to gather data to help establish a federally recognized uniform definition for ultra-processed foods. This is a critical step in providing increased transparency to consumers about the foods they eat, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a news release on July 23. The move addresses the growing concerns surr…