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  • January 14, 2026
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chronic disease pandemic

Experts Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fueling a Global “Chronic Disease Pandemic”

A growing chorus of scientists now says ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a major driver of what they describe as a “chronic disease pandemic”, and they are pointing the finger squarely at powerful food companies. In a recent paper in The…