It’s All Part of the Process

“Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report. Nutrition research has shown for years that ultra-processed foods make up a big chunk of the U.S. diet, especially for kids and teens. For the first time, however, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed those high levels of consumption, using dietary data collected from August 2021 to August 2023.” Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says. Of course, this report is being shared during the RFK Jr Health and Human Services era, so one wonders if the data has been ultra-processed as well.