For a long time, the U. S. government has stayed clear of regulating unhealthy foods like junk food and fast food. But recently, things are changing. Some people close to President Trump want to take on the big food companies, also known as "Big Food. " They want to put warning labels on unhealthy foods, change how the government supports certain crops, and limit which foods can be bought with government food aid.

The push to make American diets healthier is getting support from both Democrats and Republicans. This is unusual because Congress is usually divided on many issues. But both sides agree that something needs to be done about unhealthy foods.

Food companies have a lot of power and influence in politics. They've managed to block attempts to regulate their products or how they're marketed in the past. A group of kids and their families are now suing these companies, saying their products made them sick. Some lawmakers also want to ban junk food ads aimed at kids and put warnings on unhealthy foods.

The FDA, the government agency that regulates food, might face challenges in making changes. They don't have as much money as other parts of the government, and some people think they work too slowly. It's also unclear if a new law passed by Congress would be blocked by the courts.

While the Trump administration wants to reduce regulations, they might make an exception for unhealthy foods. Both the political left and right seem to agree that something needs to be done.

Unhealthy Foods: The Fight for a Healthier America

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