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- 1Banning ultra-processed foods poses major hurdles for public schools●Banning ultra-processed foods brings major hurdles for public schools
Efforts to ban ultra-processed foods from public schools are running into significant practical obstacles, according to reporting highlighted by News-Medical. Schools face challenges around sourcing affordable alternatives, reworking contracts with food suppliers, and meeting nutrition standards on tight budgets. The debate touches on children's health, obesity prevention, and the feasibility of overhauling cafeteria menus at scale.