# How Ultra‑Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health

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Podcast: [Dementia Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dementia-matters-60044)
Published: 2026-02-24T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the fields of health and nutrition, but what exactly are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins the podcast to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and share a preview of her upcoming Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) presentation, “Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods.” Guest: Beth Olson, PhD, associate professor of nutritional sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison Show Notes Register and learn more about the upcoming Healthy Living with MCI event featuring Dr. Olson, happening on March 6, 2026, and future programs on our website. Learn more about Dr. Olson on her profile on the UW Department of Nutritional Sciences website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s. All donations go toward outreach and production. Learn about and pre-order Dr. Chin’s book, When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia, out June 2, 2026.

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