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Are ultra-processed foods a public health hazard?
The question of whether ultra-processed foods (UPFs) constitute a public health hazard has shifted from a niche dietary debate into a central concern for global health authorities, policymakers, and medical researchers.
While food processing itself is ancient and necessary (e.g., pasteurizing milk or baking bread), the modern scientific consensus strongly indicates that highly industrially formu