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MAHA Report reaction: Health effects on children

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Key Takeaways

  • Ultraprocessed foods are a significant component of the national diet, affecting both children and adults' health.
  • The Trump administration is focusing on the negative health impacts of ultraprocessed foods on children.
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A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.

Ultraprocessed foods are a huge part of the nation’s collective diet. That includes children, and the administration of President Donald J. Trump is taking aim at ill effects on the health of children. Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MIANE, PEMBA, is a cardiologist, professor of culinary medicine, chef and author known as Chef Dr. Mike. Here he discusses the health effects on children and adults.

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