I recently provided a column on the alarming health status of adolescents in the U.S. There is a close association between many of the negative health outcomes associated with the increasing ...

A processed food is one that is no longer in its original form. The food has been washed, canned, chopped, blanched, heated, ...

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 ...

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...

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 ...

New global research reveals widespread confusion about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and why consumers still eat them despite ...

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 ...