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Scientific research, including findings from the National Institutes of Health, links ultra-processed foods to serious health conditions such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues. Advocacy for regulating these foods may encounter substantial resistance from powerful industry stakeholders and require careful consideration of public access to healthier food options. Critics have also expressed concern that Kennedy’s combative approach, which includes promises to dismiss FDA scientists, could harm the ongoing efforts to combat dietary-related health issues.