Food Manifest 
Key Update A new three-paper series in The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are displacing traditional diets worldwide, driving obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and premature death. Authored by 43 global experts, including India’s Dr Arun Gupta and Prof Srinath Reddy, the series calls for immediate policy action. Experts stress that personal choices alone
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Key Update California will become the first U.S. state to remove certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law mandating a 10-year phase-out, with a complete ban by 2035. Schools must identify the specific products by June 2028, with guidance from the state Department of Public Health on compliance. Law Targets
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Key Development A recent U.S. study published in Thorax has raised concern among health experts by linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption to a 41% increased risk of lung cancer. The researchers found that adults who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs—such as packaged bread, soda, instant noodles, ice cream, sugary cereals, and processed meats—were significantly
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Eating too much ultra-processed food (UPF) may increase your risk of dying early, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers from Brazil and other countries studied data from eight nations, including the UK and the US, and found a strong link between UPF and premature death. What Are Ultra-Processed
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