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From soda to white bread, ultraprocessed foods increase risk of early death
- In 2018, a study led by Eduardo Nilson identified that ultraprocessed foods made up about 58% of American diets, contributing to an increased risk of early death in the U.S.
- The study linked this high consumption to nearly 14% increased all-cause mortality, estimating 124,000 premature deaths due to ultraprocessed foods in America.
- Ultraprocessed foods include artificial ingredients and additives beyond critical nutrients, causing health issues such as cancers, obesity, and high blood pressure.
- Nilson noted a direct relationship in which every 10% rise in the proportion of ultra-processed foods consumed correlates with a 3% higher likelihood of death from any cause.
- The study suggests urgent global policies to reduce ultraprocessed food consumption and promote traditional diets based on fresh, minimally processed foods, especially as risks grow in low- and middle-income countries.
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From soda to white bread, ultraprocessed foods increase risk of early death
ATLANTA — People eating ultraprocessed foods might be snacking their way to an earlier death. That’s according to the latest research on some of America’s favorite foods. Read more...
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