Americans Get More Than Half of Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods

If you had to guess, what percentage of your diet is made up of ultra-processed food?

A new report from Duke University says more than half of the calories American adults eat now come from ultra-processed foods. And for kids, the number is even higher.

The biggest offenders are: chips, packaged breads, sugary cereals, flavored yogurts, sodas, processed meats, and frozen meals.

Experts say these foods may increase the risk of heart disease, depression, obesity, and even early death. The report is calling for warning labels . . . and for ultra-processed foods to be restricted at schools.

(Study Finds)
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(The definition for ultra-processed food is: an industrial product containing few or no real whole-food ingredients and made with additives that keep them cheap, shelf-stable, and appealing.)