Making Sense of Processed Foods
Diabetes Care Conversations
In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, we explore the science behind ultra-processed foods and what the evidence really says about their role in diabetes care. Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, is joined by Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES, to separate fact from fear, discuss practical nutrition strategies, and share how clinicians can help people with diabetes make informed, balanced food choices without getting caught up in the latest nutrition buzzwords.
Additional Resources
- Hess J, Comeau M, Casperson S ..., Dietary Guidelines Meet NOVA: Developing a Menu for A Healthy Dietary Pattern Using Ultra-Processed Foods, The Journal of Nutrition, 2023; 153, 2472-2481
- Latulippe, Marie E. MS, MBA, RDN; Hultin, Ginger DCN, RDN. Highly Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods and Health: Balancing Evidence and Everyday Eating. Nutrition Today 61(3):p 115-121, May/June 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/NT.0000000000000809