Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate UK and US Diets: What It Means for Health and Policies

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have quietly taken over supermarket shelves and family dinner tables across the UK, the US, and much of the developed world. Once an occasional treat, these factory-made products, packed with additives, refined sugars, and industrial ingredients, now account for more than half of all food purchases in both countries. Health experts warn that this seismic shift in our diets is driving a surge in obesity, chronic disease, and early mortality, especially among the most vulnerable communities.

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