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In this episode of Unfold, we uncover the science and debate behind processed and ultra-processed foods. Shown here are seven bowls with various processed and ultra-processed foods, including chips, pretzels and candies.(Getty)

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Food

by Amy Quinton
April 22, 2025

Feeding a Growing Population

Red cabbage being fermented in vinegar in a clear jar. A new UC Davis study shows that having fermented food like sauerkraut could be good for gut health. (Hector Amezcua / UC Davis)

The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut

by Tiffany Dobbyn
April 14, 2025

Two African women sit at a table. The women at left wears a blue patterned skirt, yellow top and black headscarf, and a blood pressure cuff on her arm. The woman at right wears brown clothes and a headscarf and is making notes on a form.

Nigeria Adopts Multiple Micronutrient-Fortified Bouillon Cube Standards to Reduce Malnutrition and Child Mortality

by Neelanjana Gautam
December 17, 2024

Child with dark curly hair and red shirt eats a school lunch.

More Families Purchased School Meals After Federal Nutrition Policies Enacted

by Karen Nikos-Rose
November 06, 2024

Society, Arts & Culture

What’s In Our Food?

by Andy Fell
April 09, 2024

UC Davis researchers find that the right combination of blending fruits can give your body a nutritional boost. Photo shows banana and blueberry smoothie. (Getty)

The Right Combo: Getting the Most Health Benefits from Fruit Smoothies

by Tiffany Dobbyn
August 24, 2023

Empty store shelves that were once stocked with infant formula. A UC Davis survey found that nearly half of parents resorted to unsafe feeding methods during the infant formula shortage.

Unsafe Feeding Methods Spiked During Infant Formula Shortage

by Amy Quinton
June 27, 2023

Check stand line with unhealthy foods displayed

Temptation at the Checkout: 70% of Food, Drinks Within Arm’s Reach Are Unhealthy

by Tiffany Dobbyn
June 07, 2023

Driven by Curiosity

Woman's face visible from the nose down, as she eats two cupcakes

Warning Labels on Restaurant Menus Reduced Likelihood Consumers Would Order High-Sugar Foods

by Karen Nikos-Rose
April 18, 2023

Doctor in a white lab coat looks at a computer. A UC Davis study finds that there were low rates of screening for food insecurity during the pandemic and even lower rates during virtual appointments. (Getty)

Fewer Than 10% of Patients Screened for Food Insecurity During Pandemic

by Amy Quinton
March 30, 2023

UC Davis researchers have developed a way for food banks to evaluate the way they promote nutrition and healthy. Here, people load food donations into cardboard boxes in a warehouse. (Getty Images)

Can Food Banks Better Promote Nutrition and Health?

by Amy Quinton
March 13, 2023

Stock image of two white mice with an exercise wheel

Molecule That Supresses Appetite Post-Exercise Identified

by Andy Fell
June 16, 2022

Bowl of vegan kimchi

Should There Be More Microbes on Your Plate?

by Amy Quinton
May 18, 2022

four pigs in a field of grass

Improving Pig Diets to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance

by Amy Quinton
May 05, 2022

Professor Francene Steinberg

Professor Francene Steinberg Wins UC Davis Prize for Teaching, Research

by Tiffany Dobbyn
April 12, 2022

purple saurekraut in pile on square plate

Researchers Find Hybrid Metabolism in Fermented Food Microbe

by Amy Quinton
February 14, 2022

fortified food-based supplement

Preventing Child Malnutrition and Promoting Healthy Development

by Amy Quinton
September 30, 2021

Photo of girl drinking sugary drink

Both Sucrose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Increased Health Risks

by Trina Wood
August 30, 2021

Breastfeeding mom

Can the Right Probiotic Work for Breast Milk-Fed Babies?

by Amy Quinton
March 24, 2021

photo of honey mangoes

Can Eating Mangoes Reduce Women’s Facial Wrinkles?

by Amy Quinton
November 19, 2020

fermenting food

UC Davis Wants Samples of Your Fermented Foods for Science

by Diane Nelson
October 07, 2020

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Are Harmful to Health and May Be Addictive, Researchers Suggest

by Karen Nikos-Rose
November 19, 2018

Bifidobacteria Supplement Colonizes Gut of Breastfed Infants

by Andy Fell
June 09, 2018

Photo of sugar pouring out of soda can

Some Calories More Harmful Than Others

by Amy Quinton
May 15, 2018

Chemist Carlito Lebrilla in front of blackboard

Lebrilla Wins Senate Research Award

by Andy Fell
April 17, 2018

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