CALPIRG: Tell your state legislators: Remove ultra-processed foods from California public schools

One of the most important aspects in childhood development is the food that is served to our kids in school, but unfortunately some of those meals are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs). UPFs are chemically modified food products that can be made with harmful chemicals and additives to enhance their taste and texture. They’ve been linked to serious health conditions, which include cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, reproductive and neurobehavioral harm, and mental health decline. Right now, California lawmakers are considering a bill that would help phase out UPFs from meals served in public schools, which is a step forward in helping protect kids in school. Tell your state senator: Support AB 1264 to get harmful additives out of our school lunches. Act HERE.