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

Your morning routine might include a diet soda, maybe a few slices of bacon, perhaps some packaged cookies for a snack. These seem like harmless choices. Millions of people make them every single day ...

A randomized controlled trial protocol will test whether the cardiometabolic risks linked to ultra-processed foods stem from ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The food pyramid many people grew up with is gone. In its place are updated federal dietary guidelines, and for some, that’s created confusion about what counts as ...

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, ...

Processed foods are often portrayed as harmful or unhealthy, but many beliefs about them are based on myths rather than facts. The term “processed” includes everything from canned vegetables to bread, ...

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A new study reveals that consuming ultra-processed foods, like chips and cookies, significantly alters muscle structure. This ...

The term ultra-processed food gets people's attention, but it has no universally accepted definition. The U.S. Department of ...