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Are ultra-processed foods too tasty? Toward a metabolic framework for diet and obesity

  • David S. Ludwig--Plos.org
  • published date: 2026-04-03 14:00:00 UTC

In this Perspective, David Ludwig outlines why, in light of a recent lawsuit against “hyper-palatable” ultra-processed foods (UPF), a new framework centered on the metabolic effects of food is required to address the links between UPF and obesity-related chro…

A recent lawsuit against hyper-palatable ultra-processed foods has amplified controversies over its effects on obesity-related chronic disease. Addressing this public health crisis requires a new fra… [+13158 chars]