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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 11 MIN

'It's Just Hokum': Ultra-Processed Food Doesn't Cause Behavioral Issues in Kids

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So-called ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are blamed for a litany of health problems—often based on shaky science. But recent headlines pushed the spurious correlations even further, alleging that some popular snack foods might be linked to behavioral problems in children. The problem? The study that generated all the headlines said no such thing.

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