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New Packaged Foods Showed Little Sodium Reduction After FDA Targets

Jul 30, 2026

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New Packaged Foods Showed Little Sodium Reduction After FDA Targets

A preliminary analysis found no overall decline in sodium among newly introduced products in nine major food categories after the FDA issued voluntary reduction goals, though the study did not evaluate the entire food supply or what consumers actually bought.

Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping School Lunch

Jul 29, 2026

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Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping School Lunch

Nearly 1 in 4 teens reported using delivery services during school hours.

Most Toddler Foods in One Store Audit Were Ultraprocessed

Jul 29, 2026

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Most Toddler Foods in One Store Audit Were Ultraprocessed

A preliminary analysis of products sold in Austin, Texas, found that many also exceeded recommended limits for sugar, sodium, fat or calories, but processing level alone did not reliably identify the least nutritious choices.

Prebiotic Sodas Fall Between Regular Soda and Sparking Water

Jul 29, 2026

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Prebiotic Sodas Fall Between Regular Soda and Sparking Water

A preliminary product analysis found that prebiotic sodas generally contain less sugar than regular soda and more fiber than other soft drinks, but their benefits depend heavily on what they replace.

AI Calorie Apps May Miss Hundreds of Calories in a Meal

Jul 28, 2026

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AI Calorie Apps May Miss Hundreds of Calories in a Meal

Four photo-based tracking tools underestimated calories and fat in a preliminary study of carefully prepared meals, suggesting their automatic estimates should be treated as a starting point rather than a precise measurement.

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