Certain ultraprocessed foods , or UPFs, are contributing to worldwide obesity, chronic health conditions and premature death , yet the food industry continues to aggressively market new and existing products in this category for massive profits, according to an unprecedented three-part series authored by 43 global experts in nutrition and supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund, or UNICEF, and the World Health Organization. More than 50% of the $2.9 trillion paid to shareholders by food