"USDA Scientists Expose Alarming Dependence on Ultra-Processed Foods in American Diets"

Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center have conducted a study demonstrating that it is possible to construct a healthy diet with up to 91% of calories coming from ultra-processed foods, according to the NOVA scale, while still meeting the recommendations from the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The study highlights the versatility of using ultra-processed foods as an option in healthy eating patterns, although further research is needed to assess potential adverse health effects.