More than half of the calories Americans eat daily come from ultraprocessed foods — and that’s not a good thing. These foods, such as cereals, candy and frozen meals, have been linked to adverse health outcomes, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer and premature death, TODAY.com previously reported .

That's why most dietitians and doctors will encourage you to limit the ultraprocessed food in your die, but in order to do that, you need to know how it differs from just processed food.

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Spotting the difference comes down to your familiarity with ingredients labels, Dr. Ian Smith, physician and author of “Eat Your Age,” said in a recent TODAY segment.

Diet tip of the day: How to distinguish ultraprocessed

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