State Actions to Define Ultraprocessed Food for Policy—Opportunities and Challenges

April 10, 2026JAMA Health ForumOpen Access

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The central aim is to establish a clear definition of ultraprocessed foods to inform effective health policies.
Reviewed existing literature on food classifications and ultraprocessed foods.
Analyzed gaps in current definitions impacting policy.
Discussed evidence-based approaches for defining ultraprocessed foods.
Identified inconsistencies in current definitions of ultraprocessed foods.
Highlighted the importance of evidence-based definitions for effective policy.
Noted challenges faced by policymakers in implementing clear definitions.

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This viewpoint discusses the need to define ultraprocessed foods for policymaking, highlighting evidence-based opportunities and challenges.

This Viewpoint encourages clearly defining ultraprocessed foods based on evidence for the purpose of policymaking.

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Pomeranz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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