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 ...

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 ...

A major review of global research finds that diets high in ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of Crohn’s disease, ...

Food manufacturers utilize deceptive marketing tactics to make their products even more desirable. Referring to UPFs as ultra-processed products may provide clarity for consumers.

New research shows that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be connected to a higher risk of Crohn's disease.

The Food Standards Agency notes that research has shown the consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to lower levels of health. Recent studies have noted that a pro-inflammatory diet, including ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Healthier ultra-processed foods tend to have more nutrients, while less healthy options are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The ...

• This is a best of Lean and Lovin' It column, first published July 10, 2019. Don Mauer is taking some time off. New buzz words you might be familiar with right now: ultra-processed foods. If you ...