Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultra-processed foods make up a large proportion of the average person’s diet in the UK. (demaerre via Getty Images) You only need ...

A combination of factors has contributed to the American epidemic of obesity — among them increased consumption of nutritionally poor foods, decreased physical activity and environmental influences ...

In 2026, processed foods are a staple on Kiwis’ shopping lists. According to a 2025 University of Auckland report, ultra-processed foods make up around half of our diets. “It’s really only in the last ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

A recent research revealed that ultra-processed foods can impact a young child’s emotional and behavioral ...