Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) see examples in infographic below

• Are not real foods — they are products manufactured from oils, fats, sugars, starches, and proteins), and then enhanced using additives such as emulsifiers (for softness), flavorings (for taste), colorings, and preservatives (for a long shelf life)
• Are usually high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt, and low in healthy nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals
• Regular consumption is linked to many physical and mental health illnesses, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, depression and dementia