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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Mortality and 32 Diseases—5 Ways to End UPF Addiction

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Mortality and 32 Diseases—5 Ways to End UPF Addiction
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Amber Yang
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A recently published study that spanned 23 years found that older adults who ate a lot of ultra-processed foods had a 10 percent higher mortality rate than those who ate less.
Additionally, an umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses in BMJ involving 9.8 million participants, found that the intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 diseases, including heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, anxiety and cognitive decline.
Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."