AMA Understanding Processed Foods Webinar April 29, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

What makes food “processed” or “ultra-processed”? Why is it important to know how much added sodium, sugar, and saturated fat different foods contain? This webinar will explore these questions, including the challenges of classifying different levels of food processing, evidence of health harms from highly processed foods, and the impacts of added sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. Experts will also provide guidance on how to talk with patients about their dietary choices and eating patterns.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain different levels of food processing and challenges with classifying ultra-processed food
2. Discuss the health risks associated with consuming highly processed foods, with particular attention on excess sodium, sugar and saturated fat
3. Identify strategies for counseling patients about dietary sodium, sugar and saturated fat
   

Event Date: April 29, 2026

• Neal Barnard, MD, FACC – George Washington School of Medicine and MSDC Board Member;
• Ashley Gearhardt, PhD – University of Michigan;
• David Ludwig, MD, PhD – Boston Children’s Hospital;