Ultra-processed foods make up two-thirds of adolescents' calories – study

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By Sarah Lowden & PA Media

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for almost two-thirds of the daily calorie intake of British adolescents, research suggests.

Experts found that UPFs make up a significant proportion of the diets of 11 to 18-year-olds and are eaten more by white youngsters and those from deprived backgrounds.