10/29/2026
Have you ever noticed how hard it can be for kids to resist cookies, chips, or fries, even when they aren't hungry? New research suggests that eating more ultra-processed foods may influence how children's brains respond to junk food cravings and could be linked to weight gain. Find out what researchers discovered about ultra-processed foods, kids' cravings, and their long-term health. Read the article to learn more!
Ultra-processed foods appear to rewire kids’ brains so they crave more junk food, a new study says.Pictures of cookies or fries trigger a powerful reaction in the brain reward systems of children who eat more ultra-processed food, researchers reported Oct. 23 in JAMA Network Open.Those children su...