*Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Academic Performance* *A* Spanish *study of* nearly *800 adolescents has revealed* a significant link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and lower academic performance, with *students who consume more UPFs scoring* notably *lower* in language, math, and English. *This research* , published in the journal Nutrients, *highlights the potential impact of diet* quality on educational outcomes during a critical period of growth and development.