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AB 1264 would phase the most harmful ultra‑processed foods from school meals by 2032; bill draws broad health support and food‑industry concern over definitions
Summary
AB 1264 would define ‘‘ultra‑processed foods’’ in state law and require state scientists and UC experts to identify the subset deemed ‘‘particularly harmful’’ to be removed from school meals by 2032; physicians and nutrition groups supported the move, while food and ag trade groups warned the text as drafted could sweep in many common, healthy items.
Assemblymember Rebecca Gabriel introduced AB 1264, a bipartisan bill to define ‘‘ultra‑processed foods’’ (UPFs) in state law and to require state scientists, in cooperation with University of California experts, to identify a subcategory of ‘‘particularly harmful’’ UPFs to be phased out of public‑school meals by January 1, 2032.
Gabriel argued that growing evidence links UPFs to obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and behavioral issues in children and said public schools should…
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