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Ultra-processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods contain at least five ingredients, and those who are obese tend to consume more of this type of food. The question is whether...
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Ultra-processed foods, dietary diversity and micronutrient intakes in the Australian population
PurposeThis cross-sectional study aimed to assess the association between ultra-processed foods consumption and dietary diversity and micronutrient...
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Eating patterns in Korean adults, 1998–2018: increased energy contribution of ultra-processed foods in main meals and snacks
PurposeUnfavorable changes in eating patterns over time may contribute to upward trends in chronic diseases, such as obesity. We examined 20-year...
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Ultra-processed foods and incident cardiovascular disease and hypertension in middle-aged women
PurposeUltra-processed food (UPF) intake has increased in recent decades, yet limited knowledge of long-term effects on cardiovascular health...
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Association between ultra-processed food and snacking behavior in Brazil
PurposeUltra-processed food may play a role in facilitating snacking behavior because of their convenience and low satiety potential. This study...
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Ultra-processed foods and obesity and adiposity parameters among children and adolescents: a systematic review
PurposeAccording to the NOVA classification, ultra-processed foods are products made through physical, biological and chemical processes and...
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The intake of ultra-processed foods and homocysteine levels in women with(out) overweight and obesity: The Rotterdam Periconceptional Cohort
PurposeToday’s diet consists of a substantial proportion of ultra-processed foods (UPF), especially in women with overweight and obesity in the...
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Association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the incidence of peptic ulcer disease in the SUN project: a Spanish prospective cohort study
PurposeConsumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has increased despite potential adverse health effects. Recent studies showed an association...
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Fortification of grain foods and NOVA: the potential for altered nutrient intakes while avoiding ultra-processed foods
PurposeNOVA is a food classification system describing a hierarchy from minimally processed to ultra-processed foods (UPF). Research has associated...
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Ultra-processed food consumption deteriorates the profile of micronutrients consumed by Portuguese adults and elderly: the UPPER project
PurposeThis study aims to describe micronutrient intake according to food processing degree and to investigate the association between the dietary...
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Ultra-processed foods, adiposity and risk of head and neck cancer and oesophageal adenocarcinoma in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study: a mediation analysis
PurposeTo investigate the role of adiposity in the associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and head and neck cancer (HNC) and...
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Contrary to ultra-processed foods, the consumption of unprocessed or minimally processed foods is associated with favorable patterns of protein intake, diet quality and lower cardiometabolic risk in French adults (INCA3)
PurposeWhile the consumption of ultra-processed foods is steadily increasing, there is a growing interest in more sustainable diets that would...
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Influence of ultra-processed food in the diet of South Indian young adults: an explanatory mixed method study
PurposeTo determine the contribution of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to overall macronutrient intake and their association with anthropometric...
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Association of ultra-processed food consumption with muscle mass among young and middle-aged US adults
IntroductionMuscle mass is vital for physical activity and fundamental physiological processes supporting long-term health. While aging is...
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Ultra-processed food (UPF) intake in pregnancy and maternal and neonatal outcomes
PurposeUltra-processed food (UPF), as defined by the NOVA classification, is related to lower diet quality, which may adversely affect maternal...
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Ultra-processed food consumption and risk of chronic respiratory diseases mortality among adults: evidence from a prospective cohort study
PurposeThe purpose of the study was to determine the relationships between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk of mortality due to...
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Impact of ultra-processed food intake on the risk of COVID-19: a prospective cohort study
PurposeNutrition plays a key role in supporting the human immune system and reducing the risk of infections. However, there is limited evidence...
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Ultra-processed food consumption in adults across Europe
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to describe ultra-processed food and drinks (UPFDs) consumption, and associations with intake of total sugar and...
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Ultra-processed food intake is associated with grip strength decline in middle-aged and older adults: a prospective analysis of the TCLSIH study
PurposeUltra-processed foods make up more than 50% of daily energy consumed in Western countries and are rapidly increasing in China. However, little...
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Respective contribution of ultra-processing and nutritional quality of foods to the overall diet quality: results from the NutriNet-Santé study
BackgroundBoth the nutritional quality of the foods consumed (as nutrient composition) and their ultra-processed nature have been linked to health...
