They're cheap and easy, but what are the health risks associated with processed foods?

A pile of cheeseburgers and french fries. Harnessing the rebellious streak among teenagers may help efforts to get youngsters to cut down on junk food, a study suggests. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA/Alamy

The link between diet and health outcomes is well documented. New findings, published by the British Medical Journal confirm that a diet high in ultra-processed food is linked to a number of health conditions.

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