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Bookmark or Share- Ultra-processed food - WikipediaA container of potato chips, an ultra-processed food An aisle of ultra-processed foods in a supermarket. An ultra-processed food (UPF) is an industrially formulated edible substance derived from natural food or synthesized from other organic compounds. [1] [2] The resulting products are designed to be highly profitable, convenient, and hyperpalatable, often through food additives such as ...
- Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Outcomes: A Narrative ReviewUPFs are now prevalent in diets worldwide. This review aims to identify and appraise the studies on healthy participants that investigated associations between levels of UPF consumption and health outcomes.
- Ultra-Processed Foods: An “Everything” Resource GuideWorldwide, excessive amounts of ultra-processed foods have been linked to health concerns ranging from increased risk of obesity, hypertension, depression, and cancer to dying prematurely from all causes.
- 11 Ultra-Processed Foods to Avoid and 22 Healthier SwapsAfter all, timely research suggests ultra-processed foods specifically can cause health problems, including increased risk of obesity and cancer. But the parameters around ultra-processed foods are...
- The Overconsumption of Ultra-Processed Foods in the United StatesThe consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in America is at an all-time high, with over 50% of daily calories eaten being sourced from UPFs. The increase of consumption of UPFs is due to the growing population, urbanization, and industrialization.
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