Ultra-processed food consumption leading portion of Americans’ diet
In August 2025, the National Center of Health Statistics (NCHS) released a report - Data Brief No. 536, Aug. 2025 - detailing the excessive consumption of ultra- processed foods by United States citizens from 2021 to 2023. The CDC defines these ultra-processed foods as “industrial food creations”, stripped of fiber and nutrients, and loaded with additives to boost shelf life and taste. The ...
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