People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them
- Posted on November 10, 2025
- By NPR
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People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them

The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.