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Science-Based Food Policies to Prevent Diet-Related Diseases

June 4, 2025

AUTHOR

Emily Broad Leib

Key Takeaways

This report evaluates the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement’s food policy proposals, identifying five areas with strong scientific support to reduce diet-related chronic diseases.

These five science-supported policy areas include: eliminating toxic chemicals, prohibiting subsidies for sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods, protecting children from unhealthy food environments, improving access to nutrition services in healthcare settings, and reducing conflicts of interest in food and nutrition research.

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