Teen files lawsuit against food corporations for promoting unhealthy processed foods that led to fatty liver disease diagnosis.

A U.S. teen has filed a lawsuit against several food companies, while a medical expert warns about the dangers of ultra-processed foods.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that 18-year-old Bryce Martinez, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease at 16 due to a diet of ultra-processed foods, is suing eleven food manufacturers for allegedly designing the foods to be addictive.

"According to Dr. Marc Siegel on "America Reports," an ultra-processed food contains additives such as emulsifiers, preservatives, colorings, which increase consumption, even if it's empty calories, high fructose corn syrup, salt, and sugar, all of which are harmful to health."

Across the country, supermarket shelves are filled with these prevalent foods, as explained by the medical expert.

"We need to find a way to make healthy foods accessible, even if they're more expensive," he said to Planet Chronicle. "Perhaps supplements and money could be used to improve school lunches, so that children have no other option but to eat them. People and kids will still eat at school, but they may choose unhealthy options like French fries or highly colored foods. When children are young, it's important to avoid Red Dye Three because it's so bright and appealing that it draws them in. It's incredibly unhealthy!"

The doctor explained that evidence suggests that these foods can cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and weight gain.

"The figure of over 40% of adults being obese and now over 20% of children obese is a cause for concern, as it sets a dangerous precedent for future generations."