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Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: New guidelines urge Americans to avoid ultra-processed carbs. Here's a simple test to identify them.
WHO: Alexandra DiFeliceantonio, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian
WHAT: Guidelines on avoiding ultra-processed foods
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To reduce diet-related diseases linked to ultra-processed foods
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