America’s silent killer: How ultra-processed foods dominate our diets and fuel disease – altnews.org

America’s Silent Killer: How Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate Our Diets And Fuel Disease

This article was originally published by Ava Grace at Natural News.  Over half (55 percent) of Americans’ daily calories come from Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs)—chemically altered, preservative-laden foods linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and DNA damage. Kids aged 6-11 get 65 percent of their calories from UPFs, with school lunches (70 percent ultra-processed) and low-income families disproportionately affected due to affordability. UPFs …

American Heart Association: Some UPFs Are Healthy & Need A Nuanced Approach

6 Mins Read Not all ultra-processed foods are unhealthy, according to the American Heart Association, which calls for a nuanced categorisation of these products. With the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) dialled up to eleven in the US, and now, the American Heart Association (AHA) is weighing in on the debate. In a new scientific advisory published in the Circulation journal, the non-profit reviews current research around UPFs to…

America’s silent killer: How ultra-processed foods dominate our diets and fuel disease – altnews.org

America’s silent killer: How ultra-processed foods dominate our diets and fuel disease Over half (55 percent) of Americans’ daily calories

Americans Rely Heavily On Ultra-Processed Foods In Their Diets, New CDC Report Finds

The average American gets more than half their calories in a day from ultra-processed foods, according to new data published by the CDC. According to the report, between August 2021-2023, the average percentage of calories consumed from UPFs by Americans aged 1 and older was 55%. For those between the ages of 1 to 18, [...]