内容摘要：is less than two hours long and yet contains nearly a quarter-century of time’s relentless march forward.

is less than two hours long and yet contains nearly a quarter-century of time’s relentless march forward.

“Frituras” or fried treats are displayed for sale on a vendor’s stall in Chapultepec park in Mexico City, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)Announcing that the ban had become law, Mexico’s Education Ministry posted on X: “Farewell, junk food!” It encouraged parents to support the government’s crusade by cooking healthy meals for their kids.

“One of the core principles of the new Mexican school system is healthy living,” said Mario Delgado, the public health secretary. “There’s a high level of acceptance of this policy among parents.”Mexico’s ambitious attempt to remake its food culture and reprogram the next generation of consumers is being watched closely around the world as governments struggle to turn the tide on a, for instance, the Trump administration’s health secretary,

, has vowed to upend the nation’s food system and “" by targeting ultra-processed foods to

Under Mexico’s new order, schools must phase out any food and beverage displaying

marking it as high in salt, sugar, calories and fat. Mexico implemented thatsaid it will conduct a scientific review of the children’s products by late October with the aim of removing them from the market. Formally withdrawing medical products requires a lengthy rulemaking process that can take years. Instead, the FDA will ask manufacturers to voluntarily pull their products, according to an administration official.

Fluoride tablets and lozenges are sometimes recommended for children and teens at increased risk of tooth decay or cavities because of low fluoride in their local drinking water. Companies also sell drops for babies.said the products pose a risk when swallowed because they may interfere with healthy gut bacteria that are critical to digestion, immunity and other key bodily functions. He also referenced studies showing possible associations between excess fluoride intake and other problems,

The nation’s leading dental group said Tuesday the studies “do not in fact demonstrate any harmful effects” from fluoride at the levels used by dentists.AP’s Lisa Dwyer reports on new plans to phase out the use of fluoride tablets.