KY HR118

Kentucky House Resolution urging Congress and federal agencies to adopt uniform definitions for "ultra-processed food" and "ultra-processed food of concern" to address inconsistent usage across federal agencies, research, and dietary guidelines

"Ultra-processed food of concern" would be defined as food high in added sugars, industrial fats, and additives with no meaningful benefit to safety, shelf life, or nutrient availability, and minimal nutritional value

Exclusions from the "ultra-processed" definition would include nutrient-dense foods regulated under federal meat, poultry, and egg inspection acts; foods with three or more nutrients per serving; and traditionally preserved foods using salting, curing, or smoking

Liquid beverages for human consumption are explicitly excluded from the proposed definitions

Resolution directs the Clerk to transmit copies to the U.S. House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, Kentucky's congressional delegation, the USDA Secretary, and the FDA Commissioner