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- Title
Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods with Insight.
- Authors
Seo, Ji A .
- Abstract
The article titled "Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods with Insight" discusses the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on human health and metabolism. UPFs are industrially manufactured foods that contain additives and minimal whole foods. They are often high in calories, fats, sugars, and sodium, and their consumption has been linked to adverse health outcomes such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The article highlights a study that found associations between higher UPF intake and higher adiposity and lower skeletal muscle mass among Korean adults. It also emphasizes the need for more research on the biological mechanisms and potential health risks of UPFs, as well as the importance of considering food quality in addition to consumption quantity.
- Subjects
TYPE 2 diabetes; HEALTH &; Nutrition Examination Survey; BODY composition; MUSCLE mass; LEAN body mass; MIDDLE-aged persons; VEGETARIANS
- Publication
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal, 2024, Vol 48, Issue 4, p713
- ISSN
2233-6079
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4093/dmj.2024.0316