Explore the harsh realities of ultra-processed food (UPF) in this comprehensive 58-minute lecture by Chris Van Tulleken, an award-winning broadcaster, NHS doctor, and leading academic. Delve into the transformation of our diets due to food industrialization and commercialization, examining how UPF now constitutes 60% of average diets in the UK and USA. Discover the definition of UPF, its manufacturing process, and its impact on obesity, metabolism, and overall health. Investigate the limitations of exercise and willpower in combating UPF-related health risks, and learn about Van Tulleken's personal experiment with an 80% UPF diet. Explore the addictive nature of UPF, its environmental impact, and the financialization of the food system. Gain insights into potential solutions for individuals and policymakers to challenge this unregulated industry and improve global health.