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Ultra-processed foods, such as sausages, carbonated drinks and snacks, which undergo multiple processes during mass production, have been found to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in various ways.
According to the scientific community on the 3rd, researchers from Deakin University in Australia conducted a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a wide range of existing studies on the effects of ultra-processed foods on the human body and published it in the renowned academic journal British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Ultra-processed foods are foods that have undergone significant processing and often contain sweeteners, preservatives, colors and other food additives. From a nutritional point of view it contains many sugars, fats and salt, but it also has the characteristic of being poor in vitamins and fibre.
Numerous studies have already reported the negative effects of ultra-processed foods. In this study, we comprehensively reviewed and analyzed existing research data. The population analyzed in this comprehensive study is over 10 million. Additionally, research funded by companies involved in the production of ultra-processed foods was not analyzed.
Overall, as consumption of ultra-processed foods increased, health risks tended to increase.
The researchers classified the evidence presented in the study as persuasive, highly suggestive, suggestive, weak, and no evidence.
A study classified as persuasive found that as consumption of ultra-processed foods increases, the risk of death from cardiovascular disease increases by 50% and the likelihood of general adverse mental health effects, such as anxiety disorders, increases by 48-53%. A 10% increase in consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with a 12% higher risk of diabetes.
Studies rated as very suggestive evidence found that higher consumption was associated with a 21% higher overall risk of death and a 40-66% increased risk of obesity and sleep problems.
“When assessing ultra-processed food intake, we cannot exclude the possibility that other unmeasured causes (such as unhealthy lifestyle habits) may have influenced the results,” the researchers said. and minimize,” he concluded.
The consumption of ultra-processed foods is increasing globally. Consumption is increasing not only in high-income countries where industrialization has already occurred, but also in low-income countries due to low prices. Health inequality caused by ultra-processed foods leads to increased medical costs for individuals and society.
BMJ said in an editorial: “Ultra-processed foods are designed to maximize psychological rewards by combining sugar, fat and salt, and are flavored so they can be consumed even when you are not hungry. Additionally, aggressive marketing is often carried out .” (It is time for international organizations (as in the case of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) to engage with Member States in responding to ultra-processed foods, with multidisciplinary research that tracks cost-effectiveness and impact of these policies on health and well-being, society, culture, employment and the environment: “It is necessary,” he urged.
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