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

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

File photo dated 9/7/2014 of 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.. Issue date: Monday April 22, 2019. Researchers in the United States reported that altering the way teenagers see adverts for fast food companies can lead to a change in dietary choices. See PA story HEALTH JunkFood. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA/Alamy