Dietitians explain how to evaluate ultra-processed foods—and why nutrition, ingredients, and overall eating patterns matter ...

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, ...

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

Consumption of ultra-processed foods—including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals—is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70% of packaged ...

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem from more than their sugar, salt, and fat content. A new study of nearly 48,000 adults found that higher consumption of ...

Ultra-processed foods are engineered to never fully satisfy, have a significant impact on our health – and contribute to ...

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

The 2025 Joe Wicks documentary on "killer protein bars" highlights how even well-intentioned attempts to raise awareness about food can sometimes oversimplify complex public health issues. The show's ...

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Ultra processed foods are rapidly taking the place of fresh food in the diets of children and adults on every continent. Now, according to the world’s largest review from a series of three papers just ...

High intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk for cognitive impairment, particularly in adults younger than 60 years.

Ultra-processed foods have become a primary scapegoat for nearly every conceivable health problem. When researchers cannot explain the cause or increased risk of a disease, they often cite ...