Consumption of ultra-processed foods and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the Southern Community Cohort Study

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has been linked with higher risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, as well as all-cause mortality. However, studies on UPF and cause-specific mortality remain limited, especially among disadvantaged populations. We aimed to examine associations of UPF intake with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among low-income Americans.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - August 17, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lei Wang, Xiong-Fei Pan, Heather M. Munro, Martha J. Shrubsole, Danxia Yu Tags: Original article Source Type: research