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 ...

Nearly 48,000 U.S. adults tracked over two decades showed a clear pattern: the more ultra-processed food they ate, the worse ...

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

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 ...

A new study reveals how ultra-processed foods alter blood metabolites, offering clues to their effects on metabolism and long ...

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 ...

In the United States, over 70% of the average adult's daily calories come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). 1,2 Ubiquitous in supermarkets, vending machines, and fast-food menus, UPFs are widely ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Safer materials, better testing and improved chemical management are helping create packaging that protects food while meeting growing safety expectations.