Some folks don't mind eating ultra-processed food, but for those who prefer to avoid it, make sure the bread you pick up ...

Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a ...

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, ...

UPFs dominate health debates, yet researchers still disagree on what the term means and how useful it really is.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

Sandwiches, sweet bakery items, savory snacks, and sweetened beverages top the contributors. European countries, by contrast, ...

Ultra-processed foods may significantly increase the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular death, according to a major report.

A bag of chips here, a flavored yogurt there, a frozen meal on a busy night. For many adults over 40, ultra-processed foods quietly account for about 41% of daily calories. According to a study ...

Regulators are moving toward policies targeting ultra-processed foods, but a fundamental issue remains unresolved: what exactly qualifies as one? Like Justice Potter Stewart’s famous struggle to ...