Understanding Clean Eating and Ultra-Processed Foods

What is the primary focus of a clean eating diet?

• Consuming natural, unprocessed foods

• Avoiding all types of grains

• Including more dairy products

• Eating only raw vegetables

Which of the following is NOT considered an ultra-processed food?

• Whole wheat bread

• Salami

• Nuggets

• Canned soda

What is a common characteristic of ultra-processed foods?

• They have short ingredient lists

• They are always organic

• They are made from scratch at home

• They often contain high amounts of sugar and unhealthy fats

Which of the following is a healthier alternative to bacon?

• Canned juice

• Nuggets

• Plain pork meat

• Salami

What percentage of daily calories do Americans get from ultra-processed foods?

• 75%

• 60%

• 45%

• 30%