Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors - all with long ingredient lists. These and other familiar favorites offer consumers a convenient, tasty and often affordable meal or snack.
Studies suggest, however, that nearly two-thirds of the average American diet consists of highly processed or “ultra-processed” foods. And growing scientific scrutiny and public concern are forcing policymakers to take a closer look at what these foods are — and what they may be doing to our health. For more, click the link on our profile page, then click the thumbnail image of food, or visit: ucdav.is/42CN74i#ProcessedFoods#FoodIndustry#FoodDyes#UltraProcessedFoods
Video description: A series of shots showing various types of food production involving multiple types of food.