Fact Checking R.F.K. Jr.'s Claims About Food and Nutrition
Briefly

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserts that ultraprocessed foods are major contributors to the obesity epidemic and should be removed from school lunches, but experts disagree on the blanket removal.
Public health and nutrition experts recognize that ultraprocessed foods constitute a large portion of the U.S. food supply and likely influence obesity rates, yet not all such foods are harmful.
Lindsey Smith Taillie emphasizes the importance of removing ultraprocessed foods from school lunches, advocating for additional resources to allow schools to prepare healthier meals.
The consensus among experts indicates a complex scenario regarding ultraprocessed foods where the potential benefits of some healthful options cannot be overlooked in the obesity discussion.
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