Up to 64% of Australian supermarket products are ultra-processed, raising health concerns.

Up to 64% of supermarket products in Australia are ultra-processed, linked to serious health issues like diabetes and cancer. Despite a voluntary Health Star Rating system introduced 10 years ago, only 36% of packaged foods carry the rating. Experts call for mandatory ratings and measures to make whole foods more accessible, as seen in countries like Chile and Mexico with warning labels on unhealthy foods.

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