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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 DGE, sugary soft drinks and processed meats pose the greatest health dangers among ultra-processed products, … Weiterlesen …

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 ultra-processed foods displace real nutrition in children’s diets Daniela Graf from the Max-Rubner-Institut warns that … Weiterlesen …