7."Ultra-processed foods that have gone through extensive industrial processing and contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking, such as preservatives, colorings, flavorings, emulsifiers, and other additives. They are designed to be hyperpalatable, convenient, and long-lasting, often at the expense of nutritional quality. These foods usually have high levels of added sugar, unhealthy fats, excess sodium, and low levels of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Examples include sugary breakfast cereals, soda and sweetened beverages, packaged snacks, candy and chocolate bars, instant noodles or soups, frozen ready meals, processed meats, commercial baked goods, flavored yogurts with added sugar, and fast-food items."
