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Americans get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, new study shows

Americans get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, new study shows

Update: 2025-08-07
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found Americans consume more than half of their calories from ultra-processed food. Cleveland Clinic dietitian Julia Zumpano explains the health implications.

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Americans get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, new study shows

Americans get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, new study shows