"Ultra-processed foods, commonly defined under a classification known as NOVA, contain additives and undergo significant alterations from their natural state, leading to nutrient-poor options."
"As dieticians, we prefer to talk about the actual foods and nutrients and teach people how to read labels, rather than focus on a broad, sweeping category."
"Packaged cookies and sodas are energy dense but lack the nutrients our bodies need, which may lead to nutrient deficiencies over time and unintended weight gain."
"It requires education and label reading and knowing what to look for and what not to look for, which is essential for making healthier food choices."
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