If you’re eating like most Americans, you are already closer to death, CDC warns

New federal data reveals Americans consume over half their daily calories from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), especially among children and teens. These industrially made items, high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, are linked to increased risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and early death. Public health officials advocate for clearer labeling and marketing restrictions to combat this growing health concern.