In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

Knight-Hennessy scholar and medical school Ph.D. student Jasmyn Burdsall argues that cutting SNAP/WIC benefits worsens nutrition insecurity, and that investment into culturally-appropriate solutions ...

They're everywhere in our cupboards, fridges and supermarket shelves. Convenient, cheap and often very attractive, ...

Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading a federal push to rein in ultra-processed foods. But what exactly are they? The term is sometimes used interchangeably with “processed foods ...

Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...

Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently evil. A nutrition researcher says to choose options low in sugar and sodium and ...

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans avoid the term “ultra-processed foods,” prompting both praise and criticism ...

The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

Cutting back on ultra-processed foods helped older adults lose weight, improve cholesterol and insulin sensitivity, and ...