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German Nutrition Society warns ultra-processed foods make up 40% of German diet, urges 30g daily fiber intake to combat obesity and disease

The DGE calls for a sharp increase in daily fiber intake to counter health risks

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) warned in April 2026 that ultra-processed foods now develop up an estimated 40 percent of the average German diet, linking their consumption to rising childhood obesity, behavioral issues and chronic disease risks. According to the …

German experts warn ultra-processed foods displace real nutrition in children’s diets, fueling obesity risks

How ultra-processed foods displace real nutrition in children's diets

The colorful bottle of soda, the dinosaur-shaped chicken nugget, the cartoon-covered yogurt cup — these aren’t just snacks, they’re engineered to bypass a child’s natural hunger signals and replace real food in daily diets, according to German nutrition experts. How …