surgeon general nominee, Casey Means, processed foods, ultra-processed foods, public health, nutrition, consumer awareness, food safety, health policy

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## Introduction

In a significant development for public health, Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, has vowed to highlight the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods. During her recent confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), Means arti...