Ultra-processed food
An industrially formulated edible substance / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ultra-processed food (UPF) is an industrially formulated edible substance derived from natural food or synthesized from other organic compounds.[1][2] The resulting products are designed to be highly profitable, convenient, and hyperpalatable, often through food additives such as preservatives, colourings, and flavourings.[3]
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The state of research into ultra-processed foods and their effects is evolving rapidly as of 2024.[4][5] Epidemiological data suggest that consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher risks of many diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and specific cancers.[6] Additionally, growing bodies of data point to food addiction associated with consumption of ultra-processed foods, especially among youth.[7][8][9] Also, researchers present ultra-processing as a facet of environmental degradation caused by the food industry.[10]