Tag: Food processing effects

Studies show that ultra-processed foods now account for over half of the average American's caloric intake, significantly shaping the effects of food processing on modern diets, impacting nutrition, convenience, and health outcomes globally.

According to the World Health Organization, fortification and enrichment of foods are common strategies to improve the nutritional quality of processed food. However, a food's original nutrient profile often changes significantly during processing, from refinement to preservation.