UPFs now make up 50% of the U.S. diet, driving obesity, diabetes and metabolic disorders by bypassing satiety signals—leading to 500 extra daily calories unknowingly consumed. Studies link UPFs to 11% higher preterm birth risk and 5% higher hypertensive disorders (like preeclampsia). Shockingly, 87% of baby snacks and 79% of infant cereals are ultra-processed, setting kids up for lifelong disease. UPFs are designed by Big Food (ex-Big Tobacco) to be hyperpalatable, using artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers and preservatives that disrupt gut health, hormones and metabolism—fueling chronic illness. The FDA and policymakers fail to act due to industry lobbying, allowing toxic additives, deceptive labeling and…

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