Americans Are Buying More of These Groceries Than Ever Before

An alarming New York University School of Global Public Health study found that Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods than ever.

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Ultra-processed foods include hot dogs, deli meats, sweet breakfast cereals, soft drinks, and more

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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study found that nearly all demographics, regardless of wealth

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Poor nutrition quality is connected to chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes

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“The average U.S. diet has become more processed. In a statement, NYU School of Public Health assistant professor/postdoctoral

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, the study's primary author, stated consuming more ultra-processed foods is linked to poor diet quality and higher risk of various chronic diseases.

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The high and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods in the 21st century may be a key driver of the obesity epidemic."

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Participants recorded 24-hour food intake from 2001 to 2018. Researchers then divided their replies into four dietary groups

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Researchers examined dietary data from over 41,000 adults who participated in the CDC-led National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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Fewer processed foods. Whole foods like fruits, grains, meat, veggies, and dairy are included.

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