Ultra-processed Foods: Are They Addictive?

A recent media headline suggests that consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) initiates a response similar to consuming addictive substances like alcohol and drugs, in response to a publication in the British Medical Journal (1). The published analysis* suggests that UPFs high in refined carbohydrates and added fats may be addictive and identifies policy approaches (including taxes, warning labels, reformatting the food supply) to lower their overall consumption and improve...