which increases the risk of cancer, as well as heart disease and diabetes, as well as colon, rectal, and pancreatic tumors.
Dr. DeVito, who treats patients with gastrointestinal malignancies such as colon and stomach, which have among the highest mortality rates, stated that food
“can play a major role” in prevention. This is a concerning fact, as nearly 75% of the food ingested in the United States is classified as ultra-processed.
The oncologist stated that “Food can play a major role in this, making one’s understanding of ingredients,
the American food system, and how what they eat affects their body critical for decreasing cancer incidence.”
He likened UPFs to tobacco, which was not regulated until 2009 despite its ubiquitous use approximately
