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There isn’t a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The consumption of ultra-processed foods is on a slow decline, though most Americans — and especially children — are getting most of their calories from unhealthy, manufactured foods, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The mean percentage of total calories consumed from ultra-processed foods (UFPs) eaten by everyone age 1 and older was 55%, during…

Space tech developer Firefly's shares set to open up to 22% above IPO price Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Monrovia — James Holder Nuahn, a prominent son of District #10 Montserrado county and a fierce advocate for youth development, has issued a stark warning in the face of Liberia’s growing drug epidemic. In an interview with this paper, Mr. Nuahn who leads the Innovative Partner Network Liberia, minced no words in declaring narcotics a national security crisis and called for sweeping reforms to tackle the crisis head-on. He said people engaging in drug trade in the country are the real problem, “drug dealers are enemies of the state, and they must face the full weight of the law.” James…

Wildfire smoke drifting over the Washington, D.C., area is making the skies look hazy and negatively affecting air quality. The air quality index is code yellow, or moderate, in D.C. and surrounding areas in Virginia and Maryland on Thursday, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). You can check the air quality in your part of the D.C. area using the interactive map below. Moderate air quality could be a risk for people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution, according to Airnow.gov. Sensitive groups, which may include children and elderly adults, or people with asthma and other…

Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Pérez on a hot streak: The Marlins suffered their first series loss in a month when they dropped two of three against the Astros this week, though they avoided a sweep with yesterday’s victory. They’ll send their best starting pitcher to the mound today in hopes of starting a new streak of series wins. Most think of Sandy Alcantara or Edward Cabrera when thinking of the Miami rotation, but it’s 22-year-old right-hander Eury Pérez who increasingly looks like the staff leader…

DENVER (KDVR) — Commercial airline United Airlines ordered a ground stop for flights at multiple major airports Wednesday evening. According to the ground stop alert posted by the Federal Aviation Administration, the carrier had asked for the ground stop to be issued due to a technology issue. The airline said the impacted system is called “Unimatic,” and houses information about each flight that is fed to other systems. The information shared includes those that calculate weight, balance and track flight times. The airline said it is treating the matter as a “controllable delay,” which means the airline paid for customer…

Downtown Los Angeles is a historic hub home to world-renowned museums, scenic rooftop bars, urban nightlife and an ever-growing restaurant scene. Given its rich and diverse cultural landscape, you can find everything from authentic dim sum in Chinatown to mouthwatering pupusas at Sarita’s Pupuseria in Grand Central Market. Places like Good Clean Fun and Propaganda are perfect for sipping natural wine, while Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo is famous for its simple and traditional sashimi and nigiri spreads. Looking to indulge in the ultimate comfort cuisine? Pine and Crane is a casual Taiwanese eatery that crafts classics like Dan Dan…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new federal report found the majority of Americans get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with burgers and sandwiches, sweet bakery products, savory snacks, pizza and sweetened beverages being among the top sources. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said between August 2021 and August 2023, American youth “consumed 61.9% of their daily calories, on average, from ultra-processed foods, while adults consumed 53.0% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods.” “Ultra-processed foods tend to be hyperpalatable, energy-dense, low in dietary fiber, and contain little or no whole…

More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood. From the front yards of West Miami-Dade to the waterfront mansions of Fort Lauderdale, artificial turf is appearing more and more. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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