ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS

A diet consisting of many Ultra-processed foods is strongly associated with negative health outcomes. Diets high in UPFs are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and increased all-cause mortality. For every 10% increase in calories from ultra-processed foods, mortality risk rose by 9%. In addition, ultra-processed foods often contain excessive added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats, while being low in fiber and essential nutrients.

EXPLORE THE DATA

Definition:
Percent of individuals who consume more than 30% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), classified as Group 4 on the NOVA food classification scale.

Example:
A person who eats 50% of their daily calories from minimally processed foods, but then cooks a homemade dinner where the main ingredient is ultra-processed (accounting for 50% of their daily calories) would exceed the 30% threshold for UPFs.