Ultra-processed foods have been linked to weight gain and early death. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...

California is beginning to phase out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus. The law, signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the first in ...

Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.

California is rewriting the rules of school lunch, and the ripple effects could reach far beyond cafeteria trays. With one ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say there is strong evidence showing that ultra-processed foods promote overeating and increase the risk of obesity. Helene Cyr/Stocksy United A new report states that ...

What are ultra-processed foods? - Regularly eating these foods can result in 28 per cent faster rate of cognitive decline ...

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an ...

CHICAGO — Bringing more science to bear will help cut through the misinformation surrounding the nebulous term “ultra-processed foods,” or UPFs, food industry experts said in a panel discussion at the ...

The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

Share on Pinterest Healthier ultra-processed foods tend to have more nutrients, while less healthy options are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The ...

Not all processed or ultra-processed foods are unhealthy—some offer key nutrients and convenience. Dietitian-approved picks include whole-grain bread, Greek yogurt, canned beans, popcorn, and peanut ...

Clare Collins AO is a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, NSW and a Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) affiliated researcher. She is a National Health ...