The American Heart Association has beat MAHA to the punch with new guidelines on ultraprocessed foods — and there is a surprise.

Many foods we consume today are ultraprocessed, packed with unhealthy ingredients, and linked to major health risks. As consumption of these foods rises, so do chronic health issues, especially among lower-income groups.

ABC News spoke to public health experts about what constitutes as an ultra-processed food and the negative effects they can have on human health.