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

Processed foods, initially intended for preservation and transport, have become overly refined and detrimental to health. White flour, stripped of nutrients and treated with chemicals, acts like sugar ...

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

During the school year, kids attending schools in the Tahoe region are served cafeteria meals of ground turkey tacos, chicken or tofu bowls with brown rice, a salad bar filled with locally grown ...

“Science shows that ultra-processed foods differ greatly: Certain ones are associated with health problems while others are associated with reduced risk.” The researchers surveyed 2,174 Americans aged ...

Ultra-processed foods are primarily composed of chemically modified substances derived from food, including sugar, salt, fat, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives. They contain minimal ...

In its December 2024 report, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee refused to blame ultra-processed foods for America's health problems. The evidence was simply not there. The press response was ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that ultra-processed foods may influence adolescents differently from slightly older young adults. Participants aged 18 to 21 ate more at a buffet and snacked even when not ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...