Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

BETHESDA, Md. — Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every ... Read More

Your Patients May Not Know Which Foods Are Ultraprocessed

Can clinicians help their patients sort through their confusion as the nation’s top healthcare leaders consider how to define highly processed foods? Read More

Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Male Reproductive, Metabolic Health

A new study found that a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods can negatively impact male reproductive and metabolic health and reduce sperm quality. Read More

A list of ultraprocessed foods most harmful to your health, according to recent research

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ... Read More

How much damage are ultraprocessed foods really doing to your health?

Many foods we consume today are ultraprocessed, packed with unhealthy ingredients, and linked to major health risks. As consumption of these foods rises, so do chronic health issues, especially among ... Read More

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

A National Institutes of Health study aims to find out whether ultraprocessed foods lead people to eat more. And, if so, why? Read More

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

From big bowls of salad to platters of meatballs and spaghetti sauce, Srisatta noshed his way through a nutrition study aimed at understanding the health effects of ultraprocessed foods, the ... Read More