Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.

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A combination of factors has contributed to the American epidemic of obesity — among them increased consumption of nutritionally poor foods, decreased physical activity and environmental influences ...

Ultra-processed foods are engineered for taste and convenience, not nutrition, often packing high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats into products that are stripped of fiber and essential ...

New research suggests some ultra-processed foods may be designed to trigger the brain’s reward system in ways surprisingly ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. 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 ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Ultra-processed foods—the kinds made irresistible by sugar, fat and salt—are ubiquitous in the U.S., making up as much as 60% of the average American diet. But a ...

In the midst of so many recalls, food safety regulations are changing in 2026. Here's everything you need to know about ...

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 ...