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There is a growing and robust scientific consensus that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) constitute a major public health hazard. Once dismissed as just "empty calories" or "junk food," UPFs are increasingly recognized by global health authorities, epidemiologists, and medical researchers as a primary driver of the global pandemic of non-communicable diseases. --- What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

The question of whether ultra-processed foods (UPFs) constitute a public health hazard is one of the most pressing debates in modern medicine, nutrition, and policy. To evaluate this, it is essential to look at how UPFs are defined, the growing body of scientific evidence linking them to chronic disease, the systemic factors driving their consumption, and the scientific nuances of the debate. -