Processed Food Impact

Access to heavily processed foods can lead to an increase of around 500 calories consumed daily, potentially resulting in a pound of weight gain each week. The rise of processed foods in American diets began as a way to "liberate housewives," with convenient options like TV dinners becoming a staple. Today, approximately 70% of the average person's caloric intake comes from these heavily processed options, marking a significant shift in dietary habits over the last few decades.