Processed foods can be hard to escape in modern life. They line supermarket aisles, dominate convenience stores, and are often the cheapest and most practical options for busy schedules. On top of ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot these days, but what do those words really mean when it comes to what’s ...

Between 2013–2014 and August 2021–August 2023, the consumption of mean calories from ultra-processed foods among adults decreased. It's a subtle shift, barely noticeable on grocery store shelves where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Newly released federal dietary guidelines for Americans call for fewer ultra-processed foods, but some public health experts are ...

So far, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has focused on what these foods are, and how they can be identified. Much of the coverage around the health risks of UPFs have been linked ...

In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying they sell ultra-processed food knowing they are harmful to health. By some estimates, ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that ultra-processed foods may influence adolescents differently from slightly older young adults. Participants aged 18 to 21 ate more at a buffet and snacked even when not ...

Share on Pinterest Ultra-processed meats and foods are linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy Research shows that ultra-processed foods can affect ...

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 ...