WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), advocating for a careful approach in establishing a definition for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In their submission, the department emphasizes the importance of clarity and precision when crafting such definitions, particularly in light of ongoing research into the long-term health effects of these foods. MDE highlights the need for a standard defi  more