Knowing which foods are UPFs is important when choosing what your child eats. (Getty Images) If there's one buzzword you've probably come across in the news, it's likely ultra-processed foods (UPF) – ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with techniques and ingredients rarely used in home kitchens. These foods are often low in fiber and micronutrients but high in calories, ...

A new study by researchers in the United States is calling for authorities to treat ultra-processed foods (UPFs) at par with ...

Children worldwide are eating more and more highly processed foods – with dangerous consequences for their health, growth and mental well-being. This is the conclusion of a new analysis, released by ...

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Food Detectives has launched a free virtual nutrition program teaching elementary-age children to decode labels, spot marketing tactics, and understand ...

"Foods in this category have links with obesity, inflammation, and then also disruption of the gut microbiome," Scripps Cancer Center Dietitian Alison Meagher says. We’re talking about sugary drinks, ...

Ultra processed foods are rapidly taking the place of fresh food in the diets of children and adults on every continent. Now, according to the world’s largest review from a series of three papers just ...

A new study has drawn parallels between the addictive qualities of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and tobacco products and ...

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast—ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for ...

“Healthy” labels on children’s food often mask high sugar and ultra-processed ingredients, exploiting vague regulations and ...

The Economic Survey 2025-26 has recommended a 17-hour ban on advertisements promoting ultra-processed food to curb rising childhood obesity. It also proposed higher taxes, stricter food labelling norm ...

Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature. They’re ...