Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 physical and mental health problems, review finds

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Related: Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses (The BMJ)

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Source: Sky News

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 physical and mental health problems, review finds

The researchers used data from 9.9 million people, coming from food questionnaires and dietary history featured in review articles over the past three years.

Thursday 29 February 2024 09:35, UK

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according to the largest review into their impact.

A systematic umbrella review published in the BMJ looked at the risks of exposure to UFPs such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks could have on physical and mental health.

The researchers used data from 9.9 million people, coming from food questionnaires and dietary history.

UPFs are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives that extend shelf life.

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Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-32-physical-and-mental-health-problems-review-finds-13083503

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1. From the WaPo:

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 health problems in review: What to know

By Rachel Pannett
February 29, 2024 at 4:20 a.m. EST

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A review of research involving almost 10 million people has found a direct association between eating too many ultra-processed foods — those breads, cereals, snacks and frozen meals that have been industrially manufactured with flavors and additives to make them more palatable — and more than 30 health conditions, including heart disease, anxiety and early death.

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By Rachel Pannett
Rachel Pannett joined the Post's foreign desk in 2021 after more than a decade with The Wall Street Journal, where she was deputy bureau chief for Australia and New Zealand. Twitter https://twitter.com/rachelpannett