A high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher total mortality in an adult Mediterranean population.

The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has been associated with higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, although this association has not been sufficiently investigated in Mediterranean populations. We aimed to evaluate the association between UPF consumption and all-cause, CVD and cancer mortality in an adult population in Spain.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - January 25, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laura Torres-Collado, Anna Rychter, Sandra Gonz ález-Palacios, Laura María Compañ-Gabucio, Alejandro Oncina-Cánovas, Manoli García de la Hera, Jesús Vioque Tags: Original article Source Type: research