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LAS VEGAS — To help guide research into foods that people might be overconsuming because they are so tasty (palatable), scientists have developed the first quantitative definition of "hyperpalatable".

This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine. From breakfast cereals and protein bars to flavored yogurt and frozen pizzas, ultraprocessed foods are everywhere, filling aisle upon aisle at ...

Many of us know all too well the addictive nature of many foods marketed in the United States—most call it "junk food." In fact, this kind of salty, sweet and high-fat fare makes up the lion's share ...

Critics of ultra-processed foods often focus on the concept of hyperpalatability - meaning foods are engineered for overconsumption. But is hyperpalatability always synonymous with ultra-processing, ...

Americans - increasingly - justcan’t put down the fork. The frustrating part is that will power alone won’t solve the problem, says Dr. David Kessler, former Food and Drug Administration commissioner ...

All foods are not created equal. Most are palatable, or tasty to eat, which is helpful because we need to eat to survive. For example, a fresh apple is palatable to most people and provides vital ...