KANSAS CITY — The pending definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be one of the most consequential regulatory developments the food and beverage industry has faced since the passage of the Food ...

The federal government wants business and industry to offer information about processed foods so a national definition of such foods can be formulated. In a formal Request for Information, the ...

According to the FDA, around 70% of packaged food products in the US are considered ultra-processed, and 60% of calories consumed by children are from these foods. HealthDay News — The US Department ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

Food manufacturers utilize deceptive marketing tactics to make their products even more desirable. Referring to UPFs as ultra ...

“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 ...

July 28, 2025 – On Friday, officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture published a notice in the Federal Register asking the American public to weigh in ...