
Pediatricians can use brief dietary screenings and policy advocacy to help families transition from ultra-processed foods toward minimally processed alternatives.
Kozeta Miliku, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto.

Pediatricians can use brief dietary screenings and policy advocacy to help families transition from ultra-processed foods toward minimally processed alternatives.

A study found that high consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood is associated with increased risks of anxiety, hyperactivity, and aggression.