Marion Nestle, New York University professor emerita of nutrition, food studies and public health, has praised the new California law banning ultraprocessed foods in school meals, but also writes:

“This is terrific, but don’t hold your breath. The timeline:

“June 1, 2028: The State Department of Public Health adopts regulations.

“July 1, 2029: Schools begin to phase out restricted school foods.

“July 1, 2032: Vendors cannot offer restricted foods.

“July 1, 2035: Bill fully implemented.

“Really? Ten years to make this happen? A lot can happen in that time …, Nestle wrote.

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