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Americans Rely Heavily On Ultra-Processed Foods In Their Diets, New CDC Report Finds (www.forbes.com)
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The average American gets more than half their calories in a day from ultra-processed foods, according to new data published by the CDC. According to the report, between August 2021-2023, the average percentage of calories consumed from UPFs by Americans aged 1 and older was 55%. For those between the ages of 1 to 18, the average consumption was nearly 62% of total calories in a day.

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[โ€“] Doxatek@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

Pay me more and I can eat better.