Health
The U.S. is confronting an escalating obesity epidemic, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 41.9% of adults are classified as obese, a number that has steadily increased over the past 20 years. A key factor behind this crisis is the rising consumption of ultra-processed foods, which are industrially made products high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, salt, and artificial additives. This consumption pattern is particularly alarming among children, with studies indicating that ultra-processed foods contribute nearly 70% of their daily caloric intake. This shift correlates strongly with a surge in childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and
May 29, 2025