Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about these foods—and how to balance them in your diet.

Highly processed foods are everywhere. Here are 5 dietitian-backed strategies to eat less junk and increase your intake of nutritious whole foods.

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit from the city of San Francisco seeks to end advertising that misleads consumers about the health impacts of highly processed foods. The city attorney spoke with Governing about the suit.

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions

The latest US dietary guidelines promote red meat and dairy, recommend less consumption of processed foods, and establish new alcohol limits.

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of ...