If you leave home with a small container of hummus, carrots and the right chips, you’ll have a relatively nutritious snack, Amati said. Most store-bought crackers are ultra-processed.

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Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.