Are ultra-processed foods changing the shape of our jaws?

Study has linked a soft and liquid diet to smaller jaw size in children, but others say evolution is more likely the cause

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have caused concern among experts for their potential impact on human health, but now scientists have warned they might also affect how our bodies develop, in particular our jaws.

We take a look at the issue and explore what, if anything, should be done.