A preliminary version of a federal report, which was reviewed by ABC News, suggests methods to boost the health of American kids but stops short of endorsing heavy regulations on pesticide usage and highly processed foods.

The wording in the draft, if it remains as is, could be seen as a triumph for the farming sector and a possible obstacle for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his supporters in the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement. They have been outspoken critics of chemical additives in the U.S. dietary landscape, asserting they pose risks to children.

An insider familiar with the draft emphasized that modifications to the text might occur before the official public release.

In a statement to ABC News, White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai urged skepticism regarding the draft, characterizing any such document not formally issued by the administration as conjecture.

A representative from HHS chose not to confirm the document's validity.

The newly crafted draft report does not advocate for the banning of pesticides in U.S. agriculture.

Instead, it suggests a move towards 'more precise and targeted application of pesticides,' coupled with research initiatives designed to 'reduce pesticide quantities.'

Additionally, the document indicates that the Environmental Protection Agency aims to maintain transparency and public trust in its stringent pesticide evaluation process, highlighting how this relates to user and public safety.

Concerning highly processed foods, the report asserts that HHS, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the FDA, will endeavor to establish a comprehensive definition of 'ultra-processed foods' across government agencies.

During his tenure, Kennedy expressed concern that changes in the food supply and the rise of chemically loaded processed foods are detrimental to Americans' health.

Although advocates within the 'MAHA' movement have urged for substantial revisions to the nation's food systems, hoping Kennedy would use his influence to challenge the agricultural norms, this summer saw agricultural advocacy groups actively opposing anti-pesticide measures in the new report.

These groups have seemingly aligned with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who signaled recently that the impending report would avoid dismantling the use of pesticides.

At a recent Washington press briefing, Rollins asserted, 'Our agriculture framework is dependent on these crop protection strategies, and I am confident that our dedication to involve farmers in the discussion remains primary, with the report reflecting this priority.'