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 ...

Ultra-processed foods are dangerous to our physical and mental health, contributing to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultra-processed foods make up a large proportion of the average person’s diet in the UK. (demaerre via Getty Images) You only need ...

There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...

It’s lunch time at Lincoln Crossing Elementary. And today, they’re serving up burgers. But this meal might be a little different than what you’d expect out of a school lunch. “We have our grass-fed ...

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, ...

It’s not exactly news that junk food isn’t healthy. What may be surprising is exactly how pervasive ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become and what harm they’re doing. This includes some foods that ...

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 ...

The U.S. dietary guidelines have gone from pyramid to plate to, now, inverted pyramid. And if the new food pyramid has left you feeling unsure, that's understandable. But, even in the face of these ...