RFK Jr. Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are ‘Poison’—But That He Won’t Ban Them

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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The dangerous connection between processed foods and cancer survival

Dietary choices after a cancer diagnosis might be just as crucial as early detection.

6 ultra-processed foods I happily feed my kids as a dietitian – and those I avoid

Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal, writes specialist dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and there are some that ...
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Just How Processed Is Your Food? A New Database Helps Consumers Make Better Choices

Ultra-processed foods have been enemy No.1 in nutrition over the past decade, but it can be tough to know which products fall into this category when you’re staring at grocery store shelves. Now, ...
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6 processed meats that are lower quality than dog food

Believe it or not, but the food you just poured into your dog's bowl might contain higher quality meat than what you have on your dinner plate. Here are several processed meats that are of a lower ...
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Americans are confused about processed foods and their health risks

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...
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How healthy are ‘good-for-you’ ultra-processed foods?

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for ...
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Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an early death; here's how to reduce them in your diet

Consuming sugary breakfast cereals, artificially-flavored chips and crackers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks may shorten your lifespan, a new study found ...
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Health expert explains why to avoid ultra-processed foods

SEVEN NEWS. WELL, YOU MAY BE WORKING TO STICK TO YOUR 2025 GOALS RIGHT NOW, AND MAYBE ONE OF THEM IS EATING A HEALTHIER DIET. DOCTOR RAMOS SAYS CUTTING DOWN ON ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS IS A GOOD PLACE TO ...

Nearly 3 in 4 Packaged Baby-Food Products Sold in the US Are Ultra-Processed, Study Finds

Researchers found more than 100 additives used in baby foods, many of which are added to sweeten, salt, or thicken products ...
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Ultra-processed foods in preschool years associated with behavioural difficulties

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods in the preschool years has been linked with more behavioural and emotional difficulties later in childhood. It does not prove cause and effect, but it adds to ...
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Ultra processed foods are engineered like cigarettes

A new conceptual analysis argues that many ultra processed foods are designed to drive repeated consumption using strategies similar to those used by the tobacco industry. The authors describe how ...