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Summary+ The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in America is at an all-time high, with over 50% of daily calories eaten being sourced from UPFs. The increase of consumption of UPFs is due to the growing population, urbanization, and industrialization. UPFs lead to declines in the physical health and mental health of the US population, as those who consume higher amounts of UPFs are more likely to be depressed, overweight, and have a higher all-cause mortality risk.

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). This sweeping legislation narrowly passed Congress through a special budget process (“reconciliation”), which allowed it to pass the Senate with a simple majority vote rather than the usual 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. The law extends tax cuts that were first enacted in 2017 and funds other administration priorities. To help pay for these policies, it makes unprecede

Food deserts – areas where affordable, plentiful and culturally appropriate food is not readily available – are a problem in America, leaving millions of people without convenient access to healthy food. Understanding this crisis, including its causes and current state, can help push for changes that address food deserts. The impact of food deserts on American communities Food insecurity affects many Americans in communities throughout the country. Although food insecurity oc