Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring California to phase out ultraprocessed foods from school meals over the next several years. The new law directs the state to develop official definitions of “ultraprocessed foods of concern” by 2028, with schools beginning the phaseout process by 2029. Supporters say the measure will help improve student nutrition and overall health, building on ongoing efforts to provide cleaner, healthier school meals statewide. The legislation is part of a growing movement in California to reduce children’s exposure to low-nutrient, highly processed foods.

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