Kennedy Jr. is taking on the fuzziest category in food science. You might know a tomato when you see one, but for the federal government, identifying one is harder. Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for nearly 60% of adults' and 70% of children's energy intake in the United States. These industrially manufactured products—such as soft drinks, packaged cereals ...

Packaged, processed foods are a common part of the U.S. diet, and even if you're trying to eat healthier, you may find yourself turning to them from time to time. Ultraprocessed foods get a lot of ...

HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients and define ultra-processed foods as food safety concerns raise questions about FDA visibility.

Move closes loophole but doesn’t include definition of ultra-processed foods, promised earlier this year ...

There's a lot of buzz about ultra-processed foods and whether they belong in your diet. Learn what ultra-processed really ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for nearly 60% of adults' and 70% of children's energy intake in the United States.

HHS announced two major food policy initiatives Monday aimed at increasing transparency around food ingredients.

Higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with lower levels of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin E, selenium, and ...

Many people have read or heard that ultra-processed foods have been linked to serious health conditions, including cancer and ...

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) loophole Also announced was new federal oversight of food additives known as generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Kennedy has promised to close the so-called GRAS ...

A doctor explains a new study on ultra-processed foods and provides practical advice for parents on how toddlers can eat ...