How Ultra‑Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health

Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the fields of health and nutrition, but what exactly are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins the podcast to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and share a preview of her upcoming Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) presentation, “Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods.” Guest: Beth Olson, PhD, associate professor of nutritional sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison Show Notes Register and learn more about the upcoming Healthy Living with MCI event featuring Dr. Olson, happening on March 6, 2026, and future programs on our website . Learn more about Dr. Olson on her profile on the UW Department of Nutritional Sciences website . Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website . Email Dementia Matters : dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu

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How Ultra‑Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health is an episode from Dementia Matters by Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center.

This episode is 27:32 long.

This episode was published on Feb 24, 2026.

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