Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases.

And despite the combined advertising spend of the leading ultra-processed food companies dwarfing even the total budget of the World Health Organization , there is plenty that governments, communities and health professionals can do about it.

These are the findings, published today in the journal , of our three landmark papers on ultra-processed foods.

Ultra vs. Minimally Processed Food: Simple Tips to Make Better Choices

These are products engineered from industrial ingredients and cosmetic additives, typically containing few or no intact ingredients. Examples include soft drinks, chips, and many breakfast cereals.

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