The new MAHA report lacks teeth, experts say

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September 10, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

The new MAHA report lacks teeth, experts say

By Alana Semuels
Senior Correspondent

For weeks, nutritionists, consumer advocates, and the food industry have been anticipating a report from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission that would detail exactly how the Trump Administration plans to improve the health of America's children.

The action plan, finally released yesterday, did not come with the recommendations that many groups had hoped for. Here’s what to know about it.

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