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My kids only want to eat processed foods. How can I get them eating a healthier and more varied diet?

If it feels like your child’s diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that’d outlast the apocalypse, you’re not alone. Processed foods are the go-to for many kids, and ...
Yahoo

4 of the worst ultra-processed foods for kids

Knowing which foods are UPFs is important when choosing what your child eats. (Getty Images) If there's one buzzword you've probably come across in the news, it's likely ultra-processed foods (UPF) – ...
NPR

Some kids need more protection from ultra-processed food. Here's why

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...
NBC Los Angeles

Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids' diet, CDC report finds

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of what kids eat — and adults aren’t far behind, a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. About 62% of kids’ and ...
The European Food Information Council

Are all ultra-processed foods bad for you?

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.