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In the health space, we hear the term ultraprocessed foods thrown around often for its clear link to chronic diseases such as depression, Alzheimer’s, and diabesity. But what exactly does “ultraprocessed” mean? How can you tell if a food is ultraprocessed?

In today’s Health Bites episode, we will learn exactly what ultraprocessed foods are, how to identify them, their impact on human health, and the global economy. We’ll also discuss tips and tricks for how to read food labels to better navigate the grocery store, and the innovations happening in Washington to develop label laws that helps protect the consumer.

In this episode, I discuss:
Definition, examples, and deceptive health claims of ultraprocessed food (2:06)
Health risks and impacts of ultraprocessed food (7:30)
Case study: impact of an ultraprocessed diet on twin girls (10:00)
History and rise of processed food (12:09)
Difference between ultraprocessed and minimally processed foods (17:45)
Impact of food packaging and additives on health (24:01)
Economic and societal consequences of chronic diseases caused by poor diet (28:04)
Identifying ultraprocessed foods and understanding food labeling (35:00)
Avoiding ultraprocessed foods and using food scoring systems (40:50)

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