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Deadly delicious? Ultra-processed food linked to premature death

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) aren’t just a guilty pleasure; they might be slashing years off your life, according to an international study. Countries like England and the United States, where over half of daily calories come from UPFs, recorded the highest rates of premature deaths tied to these foods. Experts warn that it’s not just fat, salt, or sugar to blame, but also the industrial additives used in these products. However, they recommended what governments can do to fight back.