# Americans Favor Information and School Restrictions for Ultraprocessed Foods

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Podcast: [Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joseph-mercola-take-control-of-your-health-402388)
Published: 2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most Americans favor clear definitions and practical dietary guidance about ultraprocessed foods over taxes, suggesting that better information is the policy change people want most Federal dietary guidelines now advise limiting highly processed foods for the first time, reflecting growing scientific concern that diets built around these products are linked to higher risks of chronic disease In a tightly controlled feeding study of 20 adults housed in a metabolic ward, those who ate ultraprocessed foods consumed about 500 more calories per day than those who ate minimally processed foods, even when the diets contained similar amounts of nutrients Learning how to identify ultraprocessed foods by reading ingredient lists instead of relying on front-of-package marketing gives you greater control over the food choices you make every day Replacing ultraprocessed foods made with vegetable oils and long ingredient lists with minimally processed foods prepared from simple ingredients is one practical step that may support your long-term health

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