Coca-Cola will distribute a cane sugar-sweetened version of its soda in the U.S., a move President Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy attribute to their "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. Health experts argue that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup have similar health effects, suggesting the change is largely symbolic. Critics see it as political theater, diverting attention from other public health rollbacks. Meanwhile, investigations into food companies using artificial dyes are underway, aligning with the MAHA agenda. The shift to cane sugar faces significant economic hurdles, including increased costs and supply chain disruptions.

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