A National Representation of the Prevalence of Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals

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• Wesley BrattainFollow

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Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In the United States, ultra-processed foods make up a significant portion of children’s diet. A significant amount of children eat school meals, so it is important to look at the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in schools. The purpose of this study is to understand the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in 21 schools across Massachusetts, Arizona, California, and Connecticut.

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Recommended Citation

Brattain, Wesley, "A National Representation of the Prevalence of Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals" (2026). RCAC 2026 Posters. 15.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/rcac_2026_posters/15