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

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.

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report. Nutrition research has shown for years that ultra-processed foods make up a big chunk of the U.S. diet, especially for kids and teens.