Recent CDC data shows adults are eating less ultra-processed food compared to a decade ago, while children consume a substantial amount. From ages one to 18, children derive 61.9% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, peaking at ages six to eleven. The figures for adults show 53% of their calorie intake is from these foods. Additionally, consumption patterns indicate that higher family income correlates with lower intake of ultra-processed foods, with sandwiches and sweet bakery products being the top sources for both demographics.
The CDC reported that adults decreased ultra-processed food consumption from 2013 to 2023, but children consumed 61.9% of their calories from these foods.
Among children aged one to 18, 61.9% of calories come from ultra-processed foods, peaking in the age group of six to eleven.
Families with higher incomes consumed a lower mean percentage of ultra-processed foods, indicating a link between income level and diet quality.
Sandwiches were the primary source of calories from ultra-processed foods for both kids and adults, followed by sweet bakery products.
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