Consuming ultra-processed foods could lead to increased risk of death

A 30-year correlation study published in May found diets high in ultra-processed foods — such as ready-to-eat meats and artificially sweetened beverages — are associated with a slightly increased risk of death.

Researchers from Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health investigated the dietary logs of more than 100,000 U.S.-based health professionals and categorized these logs into four groups: unprocessed, minimally processed, processed and ultra-processed foods.

The ultra-processed group, especially those who consistently reported intake of ready-to-eat meat, poultry and seafood, had a 4% increase in risk of death at the 30-year follow-up. 

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