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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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 ...

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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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 ...
STAT

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 ...
New Atlas

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 ...
Yahoo

What are ultra-processed foods and how do they impact our health?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...

Ultra-processed foods may lead to anxiety, hyperactivity in toddlers

A Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five.
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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 ...
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This ultra-processed snack habit in preschoolers is now tied to later behaviour issues – and many UK kids have it daily

Child having a meltdown after crisps and squash? A large Canadian study now links ultra-processed preschool diets with subtle shifts in behaviour. If tantrums always seem to follow a packet of crisps ...
Opinion

A new way of identifying ultra-processed food can clarify food choices

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.
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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 ...