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Minimally-processed vs ultra-processed foods

Americans get more than half their calories from ultraprocessed foods, CDC report says
Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultraprocessed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report. Nutrition research has shown for years that ultraprocessed foods make up a big chunk of the U.S. diet, especially for kids and teens.
There’s 1 Big Reason Everyone’s Confused About Ultra-Processed Foods
Not even scientists can clearly define what ultraprocessed foods are for the average consumer. Here’s what the research says on UPFs and health.
Here are good and bad ultraprocessed foods, according to the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has beat MAHA to the punch with new guidelines on ultraprocessed foods — and there is a surprise.
CDC Report Shows Ultraprocessed Foods Remain a Staple of the American Diet
Ultra-processed foods are also expected to play a significant role in the upcoming second MAHA Commission report, which was expected by Aug. 12 but has yet to be released. Kush Desai, a White House spokesperson, said in a statement that the commission would release it after coordinating commission members’ schedules.
Ultraprocessed Foods Make Up More Than 50% of American Calories
Sandwiches, baked goods, salty snacks and other ultraprocessed foods accounted for 55% of the calories Americans age 1 and older consumed from August 2021 to August 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics study.
A list of ultraprocessed foods most harmful to your health, according to recent research
A new study found that certain types of ultraprocessed foods have a greater impact on your risk of cardiovascular disease than other types.
Minimally-processed vs. ultra-processed foods: What's the difference?
As U.S. health officials race to address Americans’ consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a new study further reveals their potential implications for health. Diets that center minimally-processed foods offer more significant benefits for weight loss than diets that primarily consist of ultra-processed foods,
Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad for You—These 8 Are Actually Healthy
Ultra-processed foods dominate the U.S. diet and raise heart disease risk, but some—like whole-grain cereals or plain yogurt—can still be healthy. Good picks include frozen produce, low-sodium beans,
Ultra-processed foods now make up 55 % of U.S. diet, CDC finds
A new CDC report reveals that ultra-processed foods now account for more than 55 % of the average American’s daily caloric intake—especially concerning for youth, whose diets rely on these products even more.
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American Heart Association: Ultraprocessed foods increase risk of stroke, diabetes, premature death

Hot dogs, buns, baked beans, and potato chips are just a few examples of ultraprocessed foods that are a staple of the ...
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How RFK Jr.’s War on Junk Food Could Backfire on Vulnerable Americans

The health and human services secretary wants to limit access to items he has called “poison.” But this mission is more ...
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Study: Today’s Plant-Based Meat Shouldn’t Be Labeled ‘Ultraprocessed’

Recent entries into the processed plant-based protein segment have lowered sodium and fat content, research says, and that ...

Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds

People who ate more typical home-cooked meals lost twice the weight of people eating ultraprocessed foods that met healthy ...

Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss

In a new trial, people consumed more calories and had more cravings when they ate ultraprocessed foods. New research suggests ...
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Diet Rich in Ultraprocessed Grains Ups Risk for IBD

Packaged breads and refined grain products may increase the odds of developing IBD, while minimally processed fresh bread and ...
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Can simple foods help you lose weight?

In a new UCL-led trial, people eating minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight as those on ultra-processed diets — ...

Former FDA chief challenges agency to bar certain ultraprocessed food ingredients

The former head of the US Food and Drug Administration is testing the Trump administration’s commitment to “Make America ...