How food companies turn taxpayer-funded school meals into a market for ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed food companies heavily market their products and brands through a program that lets schools send fresh USDA-supplied ingredients for processing. Most become convenience foods, including ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to many health harms.
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