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What are ultra-processed foods?

We know that whole foods like fruits and vegetables are good for us, but they don't make up the majority of our diet. In fact, almost 60% of calories in the average American diet come from ultra-processed foods. What are ultra-processed foods? And are they really as bad for us as it seems? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell served up this question to a food scientist.
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