Ultraprocessed food

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    Ultraprocessed foods refer to foods made up from ingredients that result from multiple stages of processing, as opposed to whole ingredients (meat, vegetables, etc.). These foods are often highly-palatable, low in micronutrients, and calorically dense.

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