Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made from ingredients such as hydrogenated fats, protein isolates, added ...

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

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

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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 ...

The nutritional epidemiologists and other scholars who have led this push in public health are out to challenge an entire ...

If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you've probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. Eating a diet dominated by highly processed ...

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

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 ...