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A new editorial, led by faculty members at UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health appears in the American Journal of Public Health and urges the “Food is Medicine” (FIM) movement to course-correct—warning that without broader access …
The mean percentage of total calories consumed from ultraprocessed foods was 55.0% among those aged 1 year and older during August 2021 to August 2023, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
In a time when health care systems are under pressure to be safer, more efficient and more compassionate, one program at Texas A&M University is leading the charge, not just with ideas, but with action.
Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health risks. Most UPFs, particularly those commonly seen in U.S. dietary patterns, are high in saturated fat, added sugars and sodium (salt)…
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Hunger exists on a spectrum. On the one end is food insecurity, where people are forced to adjust to fewer meals. As food becomes scarce, the body consumes its own reserves. The journey from hunger to starvation starts with a drop in energy levels, the…
Americans still get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, but consumption is trending down among both adults and children, official data showed Thursday.
