Discover how nutrition fits in our modern food environment – including food processing facts, budget-friendly healthy eating, nutritious recipes, & more.
While many people consider whether a food is processed before making a food purchasing decision, they less often consider the positive benefits of processed foods. This material provides more information on how processed foods contribute to food safety, affordability, availability, quality, and nutrition. Recognizing the benefits of processed foods can help consumers make more informed choices about incorporating them into a balanced meal plan.