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

The US Government Paid People $5,000 to Eat Junk Food for a Month

A 20-year-old Florida college student named Sam Srisatta lived the dream life—if ever so briefly. For a month, he ate rich, fatty, ultra-processed foods to find out what happens to our bodies when we jam them full of bad stuff like chips, sugary cereals, and delicious chicken nuggets. Srisatta is the guinea pig. The mad scientist at the core is a researcher named Kevin Hall from the National Institutes of Health. Hall wants to know why ultra-pro…

Adding extra protein to ultra-processed foods helps reduce overeating

The health problems associated with ultra-processed foods may be explained by the way the products encourage overeating. Adding more protein to the foods might help people limit their intake – but it isn’t a complete solution

BETHESDA, Maryland, USA — Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old college student from Florida, spent a month living inside a government hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every bite of food that entered his mouth.

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?

The Rise of Ultra-Processed Toddler Snacks: A Growing Health Concern

The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) among infants and toddlers has surged in recent years, with these products now forming a significant portion of the baby food market. Marketed as convenient and time-saving, these snacks include pouches, biscuits, sticks, and powders designed to simplify feeding for busy parents. However, experts are increasingly concerned about the impact of these foods on children's health.The Appeal of Convenien…

Study links common food to 30 health issues including cancer and diabetes

Research has linked ultra-processed foods to obesity, cancer and depression.