# What are ultraprocessed foods?

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/what-are-ultraprocessed-foods/
- Published: 2024-07-25T09:00:32-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: Ultraprocessed foods are harmful to eat in excess. But what does it mean for a food to be “ultraprocessed”? Image credit: RealPeopleGroup via Getty Images. Article by Christoph Schwaiger. Live Science – July 21, 2024. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes — these and other concerning health effects have been tied to “ultraprocessed foods,” which make up more than half of the calories consumed in the U.S. Eating large amounts of these foods, which are high in salt, sugars and additives, may even increase a person’s risk of early death. […] Click here to view original web page at www.livescience.com