Is Pizza a Processed Food? Unpacking the Layers of Your Favorite Meal
                                
                                
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                                According to recent data from Yale Medicine, over 50% of the calories consumed by the average American adult come from ultra-processed foods. This statistic often leads to questions about popular convenience foods like pizza. So, **is pizza a processed food**, and how does its preparation method impact its nutritional status? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.