The danger of ultra-processed foods.

Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of the American adult diet and an alarming 70% of the American youth diet. This over-reliance on ultra-processed products is driving serious health concerns. Some examples include:

  • Heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression
  • Obesity

DCF in Action

Research and Building Public Awareness through Partnership

To address this growing crisis, DCF is working with leading researchers to deepen our understanding of the negative health impacts of ultra-processed foods – the root cause of the diet-related disease epidemic.

DCF's Commitment

At the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September 2022, we pledged $75 million over seven years to promote and provide healthy food solutions. Then in March 2023, during a live-streamed event at the White House, we launched the Dohmen Impact Investment Fund, a $60 million initiative – which has since grown – dedicated to investing in social enterprises that align with our vision to reverse diet-related diseases.