2024-02-29 23:20:09
A large study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) showed a direct link between ultra-processed foods and 32 diseases. (Image: shutterstock, Dazhi)
A large-scale study involving tens of millions of people pointed out that eating ultra-processed foods (UPF) “may be harmful to the whole body system” and is directly related to 32 diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. Scholars also called for , the United Nations should establish consumption regulations for ultra-processed foods similar to those for tobacco.
According to reports from The Guardian and Daily Mail, a large-scale study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on the 28th found that eating too much ready-made food, containing… Ultra-processed foods such as sugar cereals are directly related to 32 diseases. This large-scale study is the largest analysis to date. Scholars from the United States, Australia, France and other countries analyzed 14 articles related to diet and health published in the past three years. articles, covering a total of nearly 10 million people.
The article points out that “compelling evidence” shows that higher intakes of ultra-processed foods are associated with a 50% increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, a 48% to 53% increased risk of anxiety and common mental disorders, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. 12%.
In addition, there is strong evidence that higher intakes of ultra-processed foods are associated with a 21% increased risk of death, and a 40% to 66% increased risk of heart disease-related death.
“Overall, a direct association was found between exposure to ultra-processed foods and 32 health parameters, including mortality, cancer, mental, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and metabolic,” the researchers wrote.
“Overall, the study authors found that the consumption of many ultra-processed foods may be harmful to most, if not all, body systems,” Brazilian researchers wrote in an editorial accompanying the study.
The editorial also suggested that institutions such as the United Nations and member states should regulate ultra-processed foods similar to tobacco control.
The scope of ultra-processed foods is quite broad, spanning baked packaged foods, snacks, sodas, sugary cereals, instant foods, etc. These foods have undergone multiple processing procedures and usually contain colorings, emulsifiers, flavors and other additives. This type of food The sugar, fat, and sodium content are usually higher, and the vitamin and fiber content are lower.
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