Study links ultra-processed foods to heart disease and early death

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 08:34 · Archive

A study of 8.8 million people found higher consumption of ultra-processed foods associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.

Researchers studied 8.8 million adults and found that those consuming more ultra-processed foods, such as pre-made supermarket meals, had higher risks of heart attacks, strokes and early death. The study linked every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed food daily to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

How it is being reported

• Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study findsPeople with the highest intake of UPFs also had higher risks of digestive diseases, depression or anxiety, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular events than those with the lowest intake of the foods.New York Post · 24 Sept, 08:25
• Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study findsA study of nearly 8.8 million adults links every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed foods daily to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer.Fox News · 24 Sept, 00:55
• The more you eat of these popular foods, the greater your risk of serious illness and even death, new report saysYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 21:35
• Warning items in supermarket meal deals lead to heart attacks and strokesThose in a study of 8.8 million people who ate more ultra processed foods (UPFs), such as pre-made supermarket sandwiches, had higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and early deathThe Mirror · 22 Sept, 23:30

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