Ilana Muhlstein, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Los Angeles, reveals the dangers ultra-processed foods pose for kids and shares healthier alternatives Super-processed, packaged foods have become prevalent in U.S. diets — and experts are warning of the potential effects.
Recent research has shown that 60% of Americans' daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A study published by the BMJ revealed that exposure to UPFs was associated with 32 poor health outcomes , including mental, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and metabolic complications. THESE 6 ‘HEALTHY’ FOODS WON'T HELP YOU LOST WEIGHT, NUTRITIONIST WARNS Some of the linked conditions include cancer, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes.
While America’s diet is 60% ultra-processed overall, registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein warned that consumption among American kids is even higher than that. Nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein says that more than 70% of American kids' diets consist of processed foods. (iStock) "With children, it’s actually over 70%," the Los Angeles-based expert told Fox News Digital.
"That is really wild when you think about it." "What we eat defines how our cells work, how our organs work, and we're seeing a strong decline in mental health and well-being." Muhlstein explained that people are not consuming the vitamins, minerals or healthy fat sources as previous generations.
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