One day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing just how prevalent ultraprocessed foods are in the U.S. diet, the American Heart Association published a report linking these foods to poor health.

The report, made public on Friday, indicated that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods increases the risk for cardiovascular events, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and mortality. It found that high ultraprocessed food intake was associated with a 25% to 58% higher risk of damaging health outcomes.

Additionally, high ultraprocessed food intake led to a 21% to 66% increased risk of mortality.

What are ultraprocessed foods?

Ultraprocessed foods are products that contain multiple ingredients, including additives to enhance shelf life, flavor, appearance, or text

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