Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

High cholesterol drives the leading cause of death in the world, and the foods on your plate may matter more than you think.

New analysis suggests other factors may explain the harms blamed on “ultra-processing.” ...

As a health-conscious mom, I know that I should avoid throwing ultra-processed snacks like potato chips, gummies, and packaged cakes into my kids’ lunchboxes. But what about minimally and moderately ...

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem from more than their sugar, salt, and fat content.

Americans increasingly factor processing into food choices, but inconsistent definitions and tradeoffs around convenience and cost leave room for clearer communication, according to new IFIC research ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Ultra-processed foods were a regular part of my childhood. Our pantry was always stocked with snacks made with refined ingredients, additives, and industrial processing rather than whole, natural ...

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There is no consumer-facing standard for ultra-processed foods The standard for researchers is not accessible when making consumer choices What's healthy and what's ultra processed are often two ...

Ultra-processed foods are generally defined as highly palatable, high calorie foods. Typically they are packaged goods that ...

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the ...