Public Health and Health ServicesSeveral studies have linked adverse health effects to the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) according to the NOVA classification. However, whether the consumption of UPF is the actual causal factor for such health outcomes is still unknown. Indeed, different...
Consuming a high intake of processed and ultraprocessed foods is associated with an increased risk of several health issues, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and early death. However, eating these types of foods occasionally is not harmful – as long as it is part of an overall heal...
This underscores the impact dietary choices can have on overall health and cognitive function. Eating more nutrient-dense foods and fewer ultra-processed ones is especially important for children and older adults. Their changing bodies have different energy needs and require higher-quality consumed ...
However, evidence of a potential connection to asthma and gastrointestinal health, for example — while still showing a association between ultraprocessed foods and adverse health outcomes — remains more limited. Previous research has pointed to the negative health affects and addictive quality of proce...
Existing highly processed food (HPF) classification systems show large differences in the impact of these foods on biochemical risk factors for disease. If public health nutrition is to consider the degree of food processing as an important element of the link between food and health, certain gaps...
Many processed foods earn high marks for convenience but poor marks for health. But the truth is, the term “processed” spans a wide range of foods. Minimally processed foods can simplify prepping and cooking so you can enjoy nourishing and filling meals without spending too time in the kitc...
Ultraprocessed foods include ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and sugary drinks that contain a long list of ingredients and additives designed to make the food sellable or palatable. Now these foods have been associated with more than 30 health conditions, a review of 45 meta-analyses invol...
The relationship between ultra-processed foods and health isn’t as clear-cut as many make it seem, and in some cases eating such foods might actually be beneficial to health
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 exp...
Ultraprocessed foods have become a mainstay of modern diets and could be taking a toll on our health