How's your appetite for ultra-processed foods?

 

Headline:  Wisconsin State Journal , 8/7/2025

Jonel Aleccia reports for the Associated Press:

Overall, about 55% of total calories consumed by Americans age 1 and older came from ultra-processed foods during that period, according to the report. For adults, ultra-processed foods made up about 53% of total calories consumed, but for kids through age 18, it was nearly 62%. 

The top sources included burgers and sandwiches, sweet baked goods, savory snacks, pizza and sweetened drinks.