Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out.

Former FDA chief raises alarm over GRAS in America's food

In an interview on '60 Minutes," Dr David Kessler warned foods considered 'empty calories' have widespread impacts on health.
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Ultra processed foods use the same addictive tactics as cigarettes. We should treat them similarly, researchers say

In a paper published in The Milbank Quarterly, researchers from Harvard, Duke University, and the University of Michigan ...

The Trump administration is targeting ultra-processed foods. A Penn researcher explains why that might be complicated. | Q&A

New dietary guidelines released by the Trump administration tell Americans to avoid ultra-processed foods but don't have an ...

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Death Risk in Cancer Survivors

A recent study shows that people with the highest intake of ultraprocessed foods had a 48% higher rate of death from any ...