Kids in this study got about 3 out of every 10 calories from packaged and processed foods, which is a lot and might be bad for their health over time.

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Ultra‐Processed Foods and Markers of Systemic Inflammation in Children

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2025 Sep

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Ultra‐Processed Foods and Markers of Systemic Inflammation in Children

Score: 41

DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70795

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People who eat a lot of highly processed foods like chips, sugary snacks, and frozen meals tend to eat more calories and gain more weight than those who eat whole foods, even when they’re not trying to.

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