affordability, accessibility, convenience

It is common in modern diets.

We should be aware and cautious.

True or False: Ultra-processed food can lead to disease like type 2 diabetes.

True or False: About 20% of Americans are obese.

Wadyka, Sally. “The Link between Highly Processed Foods and Brain Health.” The New York Times, 4 May 2023, www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/well/eat/ultraprocessed-food-mental-health.html.

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Samaan, Sarah A. “How Ultra-Processed Food Affects Your Mental Health.” GoodRx, GoodRx, 12 Feb. 2024, www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/ultra-processed-foods-mental-health.

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“We Are What We Eat: Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health | Psychology Today.” Www.psychologytoday.com, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from-addiction-to-recovery/202312/we-are-what-we-eat-ultra-processed-foods-and-mental-health.

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Erasmus, Celynn. “Ready, Steady, Go! The Pros and Cons of Prepackaged Meals.” Www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/ready-steady-go-the-pros-and-cons-of-prepackaged-meals.

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“What Are Pre Packaged and Processed Foods? | Information Center.” Www.foodlabelsolutions.com, www.foodlabelsolutions.com/info-centre/Packaged-Foods/what-are-pre-packaged-and-processed-foods/.

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Craigie, Andrew. “Microplastics Are in Our Food, Too. How Worried Should We Be?” Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution, Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution, 10 June 2024, www.beyondplastics.org/news-stories/microplastics-in-food.

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Micro Plastics are found in almost every type of processed food and even drinks.

There is a 12% higher risk of cancer in processed foods due to the microplastics in the food with every 10% increase in consumption.

Increase risk of being diabetic or getting a chronic disease

(Wadyka) (Samaan, Hovav) (Erasmus) (O'Neil) (What Are Pre Packaged And Processed Foods?) (Bunch)

Learning development and Baby development in a Pregnant Woman

(Samaan, Hovav)

Anxiety and Depression

(Wadyka) (Samaan, Hovav)

About 40% of Americans are obese in 2024.

UPFs can lead to chronic diseases.

It also affects the mental well-being.

"Ultra-processed foods can negatively impact mental health by contributing to mood disorders and cognitive decline" (Samaan).