CDC Reports Over Half of U.S. Calories Come from Ultra-Processed Foods
TL;DR
A CDC report reveals that Americans derive over 50% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, with children consuming even more, raising health concerns due to links with chronic diseases. Despite a slight decline over recent years, experts emphasize the need for better education and reduced marketing to improve dietary habits.
- Americans consume more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods: CDC ABC News
- Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids' diet, CDC report finds NBC News
- More than half of the calories US kids and adults consume are from ultraprocessed foods CNN
- Ultra-processed foods make up over half of Americans’ calories, CDC says The Washington Post
- More than half of U.S. caloric intake comes from processed foods Axios
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