Dr. Fang Fang Zhang, a cancer epidemiologist focused on nutrition, told USA TODAY the message to eat more whole or minimally ...

UPFs often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt, sugar and additives, which experts say leaves less room in people’s ...

Circuit says USDA wrongly let ultra-processed foods and QR-code-only disclosures dodge federal GMO labeling law ...

If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. Eating a diet dominated by highly processed ...

Walking through a grocery store can feel straightforward, but much of what appears simple is carefully engineered. Packaging, ...

The USDA committed legal error by exempting “highly processed foods,” such as sugar, from being labeled as “bioengineered,” according to federal appeals court ...

New research uncovers widespread confusion about ultra-processed foods among Australians, revealing that clear labelling and better education are essential for helping shoppers navigate the modern ...

A new “Non-UPF” certification label will soon help Americans easily identify foods that are not ultra-processed, providing clearer guidance in grocery aisles. The certification, created by the Non-UPF ...

Choosing UPFs with better ingredients and nutrient profiles can support convenience without harming long-term health. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have developed an unhealthy reputation, but not all ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ...

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 ...